Ten-year changes in adherence to a healthy lifestyle: the results of the WOBASZ Surveys

Introduction The evidence on the beneficial role of low?risk characteristics is well established. However, data trends in lifestyle patterns Central Europe are limited. Objectives aim this report was to determine changes among adults Poland between 2003 and 2014. Patients methods study sample comprised 12 857 aged 20 74 years (5986 men 6871 women) participating 2 nationwide representative surveys, WOBASZ (2003-2005) II (2013-2014). Low?risk included: nonsmoking, nonobese waist circumference, satisfactory physical activity, good-quality diet, low saturated fat intake. 5 cre? ated a index ranging from 0 5. A poor defined as 1. Results About 2% participants followed healthy lifestyle, 25%, both surveys. proportion nonsmokers significantly increased (from 57.8% 66.9% for 72.6% 77.1% women). There significant decrease prevalence circumference 75.4% 71.3% 61.2% 57.9% women), adequate activity 37.5% 27.5% 31.5% 29% consumption 23.4% 20.2% 26.1% 23.7% Lower educational attainment strongest sociodemographic factor contributing (P Conclusions ultimate goal healthcare system should be implement more effective interventions focused promoting whole.