Fears abound but unhealthy living stays
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December 8, 2010, Wednesday
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PEOPLE across the world continue to smoke, drink and avoid exercise even though they fear their unhealthy lifestyles will lead to long-term chronic disease, a study found yesterday.
Nearly half of the 12,000 people questioned across 12 countries admitted they only exercise for an hour a week or less, while 70 percent drink alcohol and almost a third smoke.
Among the biggest drinking and smoking nations were Britain, which at 84 percent had the highest proportion of drinkers of the 12 countries, and Russia, where 43 percent smoke.
Yet while such unhealthy lifestyles might suggest people don't care about their health, the Bupa Health Pulse survey found that four in five, or 80 percent, say they are worried about developing chronic diseases.
"While we seem to be aware of the prevalence of chronic disease in society, we're not doing enough to reduce our risks of developing a long-term condition," Sneh Khemka, medical director of Bupa International, said.
Bupa questioned 12,000 people in Australia, Brazil, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and the United States.
Nearly half of the 12,000 people questioned across 12 countries admitted they only exercise for an hour a week or less, while 70 percent drink alcohol and almost a third smoke.
Among the biggest drinking and smoking nations were Britain, which at 84 percent had the highest proportion of drinkers of the 12 countries, and Russia, where 43 percent smoke.
Yet while such unhealthy lifestyles might suggest people don't care about their health, the Bupa Health Pulse survey found that four in five, or 80 percent, say they are worried about developing chronic diseases.
"While we seem to be aware of the prevalence of chronic disease in society, we're not doing enough to reduce our risks of developing a long-term condition," Sneh Khemka, medical director of Bupa International, said.
Bupa questioned 12,000 people in Australia, Brazil, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and the United States.
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