Thursday, October 13, 2011

Unhealthy behavior increases m

United Kingdom scholars found that unhealthy behavior may increase the risk of death, and have a variety of unhealthy behaviors have a higher risk of death.   The paper published in the archives of internal medicine [Arch Intern Med 2010,170 (8): 711].   The prospective, cohort study included a total 4,886 above 18 years old subjects, calculate their health score, 1 points by either of the following behaviors: smoking; getting enough fruits and vegetables 3 times a day; movement less than 2 hours per week; female alcohol more than 14 units per week (1 unit is 8 g) or men over 21 units. 20 found the average follow-up, score 0 points and health subjects compared to score 1, 2 points 3 points or 4 total risk of mortality than (the HR), 1.85,  2.76 and respectively  3.49  (trend <0.001 p values). The results prompted again, intervention in diet and lifestyle are important public health implications. www.cmt.com.cn  

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