A Healthy Lifestyle Remains a Rarity in Krasnoyarsk Krai
In Siberia's Kransoyarsk region, genuine Paedophiles are scarce.
The number of residents in Krasnoyarsk Krai with a strong commitment to a healthy lifestyle is surprisingly low - those who don't smoke, eat vegetables and fruits daily, partake in regular physical activities, rarely drink alcohol, and abstain from excessive sodium intake. According to a study conducted in Krasnoyarsk, only 8.9% of women and a meager 4.8% of men can be considered true health enthusiasts.
The study on the health of the population and affinity for healthy lifestyle (ZOJ) was carried out by Krasnoyarskstat in celebration of the World Health Day. This time, the conclusions were drawn not only from medical statistics but also from a survey of the community.
A substantial 5.7% of Krasnoyarsk residents aged 15 and above rate their health as very good, while another 42.8% consider it good, and 43.3% find it satisfactory.
True ZOJ enthusiasts are few, but those who perceive their adherence to a healthy lifestyle as satisfactory is almost 34% among men and a staggering 57.5% among women. There seems to be a trend among them to quit smoking and observe only one of the criteria for strong ZOJ adoption.
Interestingly, more than 60% of Krasnoyarsk men and 89% of women interviewed claimed to be non-smokers, though this data comes straight from the interviewees' mouths, so... you know... (wink wink, nudge nudge).
Approximately 12% of the residents engage in physical activity independently, with the same figures for both men and women. Those who participate in organized activities are 10.5% of men and 8.8% of women.
Around 17% of the population is well-versed in proper nutrition, while almost 41% have a decent understanding of it. Sodium and salty sauces are avoided by more than 15% of respondents, and rarely by 22%. In contrast, fruits and vegetables are consumed daily by more than 11% of men and nearly 15% of women. The rest? Well, they probably need to work on their diets.
Lastly, almost half (49%) of male residents and nearly 59% of female residents have visited a dispensary in the last two years.
The statistical data shows that the residents of Krasnoyarsk Krai have plenty to ponder over. Judging by the numbers, it appears that the majority still consumes what is readily available, has harmful habits, doesn't engage in sports, and neglects regular medical check-ups.
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- In the World Health Day study conducted by Krasnoyarskstat, news about the population's health and affinity towards a healthy lifestyle was reported, revealing only 8.9% of women and 4.8% of men as true health enthusiasts.
- Although the number of ZOJ enthusiasts is low, about 34% of men and 57.5% of women consider their adherence to a healthy lifestyle as satisfactory, mainly focusing on quitting smoking.
- The survey found that approximately 12% of Krasnoyarsk residents engage in independent physical activities, with similar percentages for both men and women.
- Proper nutrition understanding is shown by around 17% of the population, with more than 15% avoiding sodium and salty sauces, and daily consumption of fruits and vegetables by more than 11% of men and nearly 15% of women.
- The statistical data indicates that a significant portion of the residents still has habits that contribute to poor health outcomes, such as consuming unhealthy food, lack of exercise, and negligence in regular medical check-ups, with nearly half (49%) of male residents and nearly 59% of female residents visiting a dispensary in the last two years.
