Survey Finds Unhealthy Lifestyle Causes This One Major Health Problem In Men

Following an unhealthy lifestyle is not just leading one to gain weight excessively, but a recent survey conducted at the national capital Delhi has found some startling results.

According to the survey it was found that poor lifestyle leads to an increase in the short and long-term sexual dysfunction.

During the survey the researchers found that nearly 20 per cent of young adults and middle-aged men have consulted a doctor with problem related to sexual dysfunction.

Unhealthy food, lack of exercise, obesity, stress and smoking were among the major contributory factors as per the survey.

For the survey clinical diagnosis were conducted among male in the age group of 21-45 year old, which revealed that their lifestyle habits are affecting their ability to have healthy sexual relations, with nearly 20 per cent men consulting a doctor with such concerns.

The survey also showed that over 48 per cent males perceive unhealthy eating habits such as eating unhealthy food, minimal exercise and bad sleeping habits as well as indulgence in activities such as smoking to be the leading cause of reduced sexual drive.

While more than 35 per cent men reported that feeling stressed adversely had an impact on their sexual drive and frequency, lack of sleep reduced sexual drive in 48 per cent men.

The study also found that smoking, which has debilitating effect on health, impacts sexual drive and frequency.

Only 19 per cent of heavy smokers (21-40 cigarettes a day) were found to have a very strong sex drive as compared to 50 per cent non-smokers.

The survey is an analysis of the impact of various lifestyle choices and habits on the sexual activity of more than 800 adults aged 21-45 years of age, including employed professionals, housewives and students from Delhi and NCR region.

(With Agency Inputs)