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INFORMATICS SURVEY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT THE ROLE OF RISK FACTORS FOR THE EMERGENCE OF CHRONICAL DISEASES

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death. Extra risk for getting sick includes a bad everyday diet, bad lifestyle and the lack of physical activity. Even the younger population is not safe from the harmful impacts on their health. For the needs of this research, a survey was put together about: eating habits, lifestyles and physical activity. Students of the University North in Varaždin participated in the survey which was available as a Google docs form. Working hypothesis is that students are not aware of their bad habits and their consequences. Total number of examined students was 134 aged 18 to 33. Collected data was processed with the method of descriptive statistics. 46% of the respondents eat breakfast every day, and the daily intake of fluids is less than 2l in 50% of them. The majority of respondents intake of fast food, red meat, salt and baked products is increased, and the intake of fish, fruit and vegetables is decreased. Most of them have their last meal after 6 pm. A bit more than a half of the respondents are non-smokers, but more than a half are daily exposed to passive smoking. 60% of the respondents don’t do any physical activity, but they would if they had a chance. They are concerned about the impact that the lack of physical activity has on their health. Results confirm the hypothesis. A long, unbalanced diet and bad habits most often bring to a disorder that, unless the eating habits and lifestyle are changed, can lead to different diseases among which are cardiovascular diseases. Also, the lack of physical activity is the reality and an irrefutable fact in our modern living conditions. The perception of physical inactivity is a good starting point for the intervention in the population.

Students; Chronic diseases; Risk factors; Informatics survey

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