Adherence
High prevalence of modifiable risk factors, specifically smoking (50.4% active smokers) and alcohol consumption (72.4% regular consumers), are strongly associated with the high rates of chronic diseases like hypertension and hyperlipidemia in the Greek population.
More than half of Greek adults are active smokers and nearly three-quarters are regular alcohol consumers. These behaviors are major contributors to the high rates of hypertension and heart disease. Reducing smoking and alcohol intake are critical steps for improving public health outcomes, supported by policies that make these changes easier.
The majority of the adult population reported being active smokers (50.4%) or regular alcohol consumers (72.4%); with significant gender differences (p < 0.001, for all). Prevalence of hyperlipidemia was 16.7%, cardiovascular disease 13.9%, hypertension 13.3%...
Why this rating
Large, representative sample with self-reported behavioral data and clinical measurements for disease prevalence.
Source
Aims, design and preliminary findings of the Hellenic National Nutrition and Health Survey (HNNHS)
HNNHS Contributors et al. · BMC Medical Research Methodology · 2019
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