Physical Activity and Body Mass Index Among Farmers: A Secondary Data Analysis of Non-Communicable Disease Program at Public Health Center of Jember, Indonesia

Background: The lack of physical activity and reduced time of working days among farmers impact their health problems, including increasing body mass index (BMI) and the risk for obesity among farmers. Aim: This study was to analyze the correlation between physical activity and the level of BMI among farmers in Jenggawah Public Health Center of Jember Material and Method: A retrospective cohort study was used to analyze the data of non-communicable disease program in 2020, among 81 of farmers, which used secondary data. The data collected includes, sociodemographics, physical activity, and BMI levels. A Chi-Square test was performed to analyze the data (p 150 minutes/week (90.1%) and abnormal BMI (53.1%). There was no significant relationship between physical activity and BMI levels (p>0.05). However, there was a significant difference between gender and BMI levels (p= 0.012) Conclusion: There is no relationship between physical activity and BMI levels. Therefore, it is important to maintain physical activity and identify other factors that can affect BMI levels to prevent obesity among farmers