Question

what are some Lifestyle Issues about the public in modern day?

Another public health issue that I believe can be associated with low socio economic status is childhood obesity. At least in the United States, the areas of our country that typically trend towards a low socioeconomic status are more urban areas. Because these urban areas are overrun mainly by housing and other buildings, there is a distinct lack of social green space. A longitudinal study conducted in Southern California followed a group of children from twelve distinct communities for a period of eight years. Researchers were attempting to observe the relationship between proximity to parks and recreational resources and childhood obesity risk. Using BMI as an indicator, researchers were able to illustrate the effect where you live can have on childhood obesity. They noted that “for park acres within a 500m distance of children’s homes, there were significant inverse associations with attained BMI at age 18 […] Recreation programs within a 10km buffer of children’s homes were significantly and inversely associated with achieved levels in BMI at age 18” (Wolch et al). Based on this study, researchers were able to conclude that “children with better access to parks and recreational resources are less likely to experience significant increases in attained BMI” (Wolch et al).

This research is significant in showing that where you live can have a direct effect on your health. As families living with a low socioeconomic status may not have the freedom to choose to live in an area close to a park, their children may be adversely affected by increasing the risk that they may develop obesity. While they may want to make healthy choices and avoid obesity, their risk may be higher due to no fault of their own simply because of the zip code they can afford.

Answer 1

Lifestyle is the way people of specific age,sex and area spend their time. It can include day to day activities and their functions.

Modern lifestyle has led to an striking decrease in quality of life. Many people follow unhealthy lifestyles that affect their health and relationship.

Malnutrition, obesity, unhealthy practices like smoking, drinking , unhealthy diet are found common in most places. As new technologies emerge, physical and mental health is also being affected.

There are many ways to asses lifestyle,one being the BMI. Above 30 is considered obese and many people due to lack of physical movement are prone to it. Obesity also has a number of side effecrs including heart diseases, hypertension,diabetes mellitus,oedema.

Lack of intake of healthy food also is an issue. Modern technologies suggest and encourage binge eating and other unhealthy practices that are very bad for health . Lots of fruits and vegetables, fibre rich foods, foods rich in vitamins and fruits should be consumed along with phsical exercise must be practiced to ensure good healthy lifestyle practices.

Hope this helps you!