Population Health and Strategic Direction

Download Lifestyle and risk factors - 1989/90 to 1998

This report presents findings from four surveys, the 1989/90 National Survey, the 1994 NSW Health Promotion Survey, and the 1997 and 1998 NSW Health Surveys. The report compares data from 1989/90, 1994 and either 1997 or 1998 and identifies trends in behaviour related to obesity, physical activity, nutrition and sun protection for the population aged 20 years and over.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

Information from surveys on health behaviours and risk factors
Comparison of responses from 1989/90, 1994 and 1997/1998

2. OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Any physical activity
Types of physical activity
Recommended walking

4. SMOKING

5. NUTRITION

Fruit consumption
Recommended fruit consumption
Bread consumption in 1994 and 1997
Recommended bread intake
Milk consumption

6. SUN PROTECTION