Association between obesity with physical activity, eating behavior, sleep quality, general health, and the incidence of hypertension among women: a study in rural and nomadic population of western, Iran

These findings highlight that low physical activity, poor sleep quality, and impaired general health are significantly associated with obesity and hypertension among rural and nomadic women in western Iran. While a strong inverse relationship was observed between physical activity and obesity, no significant association was found with eating behavior, suggesting that these lifestyle factors may be independently influenced. Public health strategies should prioritize community-based interventions to promote physical activity and improve sleep and mental health in this high-risk population. Future research should focus on longitudinal and interventional studies to develop targeted, culturally appropriate policies for obesity and hypertension prevention.