A composite measure of healthy lifestyle: A study from 38 countries and regions from Europe and North America, from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children survey.

Adilson MarquesJoana BordadoRiki Tesler Yolanda Demetriou David J Sturm Margarida Gaspar Dos Matos

Published in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2020)

Despite the benefits of engaging in physical activity, engaging in low levels of screen-based activity, regular consumption of fruits and vegetables, and abstaining from alcohol and cigarettes, only 2% of adolescents could be classified as having a healthy lifestyle.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
public health
healthcare
body mass index
mental health
metabolic syndrome
sleep quality
smoking cessation
high throughput
cross sectional
weight loss
health information
type diabetes
depressive symptoms
health risk assessment
heavy metals
drinking water