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8/9/2019 Presentation-Asian Health Survey

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ASIAN HEALTH SURVEYASIAN HEALTH SURVEY

BY:

SWATI KALRA

B LEVEL(1ST SEMESTER)


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ASIAN HEALTHSURVEY

Health risks area major concern in Asiaeven

thoughthevast majorityenjoy reasonablehealth,accordingtoanannual surveyof

healthattitudes in seven major markets

across the region.


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What worries

us most?


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Heart conditions are

our top fear.

Regionally, 63% and

60% ofrespondents

are concerned about

highblood pressure

and high cholesterolrespectively.


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34% of our Asian respondents

say they are, or someone in their

household is, overweight or

obese and 37% are affected bydiabetes, a condition often

linked to obesity.


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BMI (body mass index) is an important indicator to check

if your weight could pose any risk to your health.

HigherBMI, higher the risk of developing health andlifestyle disorders.

BMI = weight (in kg) / Height (M2).

BMI between 19-25 are indicators of healthy weight. BMI

above 25 indicates you are overweight and above 30

obese.

Fitness Check


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Brisk walk for one hour everyday will help you burn 350calories.

Cutting down on fat is not enough, count your calories

too! Controlling your overall calorie intake everyday isvital for fitness.

If you are too busy to exercise start avoiding unwanted

calories from fried food, junk food and sugar.

Be concerned about your tea and coffee and not about

calories. About 6 cups of tea or coffee means 240

calories only from sugar.

Add sweetness to your life not to your food.

Fitness Tips


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Affluence can

hurt


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Try and use stairs in place of escalators.

If you stay/work in high rise building, try to take at least

three flights of stairs.

Walk while you talk on mobile phone.

Dont use TV remote, get up and change the channels.

Start the morning by taking a brisk walk within home or

doing some light stretching exercises or yoga at home.

Avoid unwanted calories during the day.

Daily Steps towards fitness


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WHAT AILS AND WORRIES US

Condition Affected Concerned

High Blood Pressure 54.4% 51.3%

Diabetes 45.7% 52.8%

Sight Problems 33.7% 31.2%

Weight Problems/obesity 33.3% 35.6%

Arthritis 29.6% 24.6%

High Cholesterol 26.2% 34.8%

Cardiovascular problems 19.1% 43.2%Osteoporosis 17.1% 20.6%

Insomnia/Sleep Problems 15.5% 14.1%

Asthma 13.5% 17.0%

Depression 12.2% 18.1%

Percentageofrespondents from India withahousehold memberaffected byacondition,and whoare concerned quitealotaboutthe disease.


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Health Tourism

Top five destinations ofIndians forgetting medicalprocedures done:

Country Percentage

United States 82.2%

Europe 43.7%

Singapore 34.4%

Japan 13.8%

China 8.5%


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Regionally, only 50% say

they have been for a

checkup inthelast 12

months and 22% say they

rarelygo.


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People know they should eat well.

85% of our respondents say in the

last year they have been eating

morefruitand vegetables. 60%say they takevitamins and health

supplements regularly.


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STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH

Percentageofrespondents from India who saytheyvetaken steps toimprovetheirhealth inthe pastyear. What did you do?

Condition Percentage

Ate more fruits & vegetables 75.7%

Consumed less salt & sugar 60.0%

Took vitamins/health supplements 50.0%

Tried to lose weight 45.9%

Exercised more 45.6%Went for a checkup 41.7%

Took natural/herbal supplements 25.0%

Reduced/quit smoking 37.7%


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CONCLUSION

Have RegularCheck Ups


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The best toolfor

prevention is a complete

whole body examination

annually


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KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTH & ILLNESS

Percentageofrespondents from India who saytheyare interested in knowingabout potential illnesses thattheyortheirloved ones mayget inthefuture. Not

onlyare peoplelearningaboutthe symptoms ofvarious illnesses,theyhavealso

gathered informationonthe different kinds oftreatment procedures.

Disease KnowledgeofSymptoms Knowledgeof

Treatment

Diabetes 56.7% 50.8%

High Blood Pressure 52.3% 46.8%

Weight Problems/Obesity 43.9% 33.9%

High Cholesterol 41.1% 37.4%

Insomnia/Sleep Problems 35.2% 27.5%

Cardiovascular Problems 33.9% 29.7%

Arthritis 29.2% 21.8%

Depression 24.4% 17.5%

Cancer 22.8% 18.3%


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Beawareofyour risk factors. Lifestyle modification is

helpful in maintainingoptimal weight. Engage ina

healthy,activelifestyle,eatabalanced dietand have

regular checkups- you will reducethe risk ofdevelopingthese diseases

-Dr. Patel

Source: Readers Digest Asian Health Survey 2007

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