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Published: 18 September 2009AbstractBackground: The combination of four protective lifestyle behaviours (being physically active, a non-smoker, a moderate alcohol consumer and having adequate fruit and vegetable intake) has been estimated to increase life expectancy by 14 years. However, the effect of adopting these lifestyle behaviours on general health, obesity and mental health is less defined. We examined the combined effect of these behaviours on self-rated health, overweight/obesity and depression.
Methods: Using data from the Survey of Lifestyle Attitudes and Nutrition (SLÁN) 2007 (), a protective lifestyle behaviour (PLB) score was constructed for 10 364 men and women (>18 years), and representative of the Republic of Ireland adult population (response rate 62%). Respondents scored a maximum of four points, one point each for being physically active, consuming five or more fruit and vegetable servings daily, a non-smoker and a moderate drinker.
Results: One-fifth of respondents (20%) adopted four PLBs, 35% adopted three, 29% two, 13% one and 2% adopted none. Compared to those with zero PLBs, those with four were seven times more likely to rate their general health as excellent/very good [OR 6.8 95% Cl (3.64- 12.82)] and four times more likely to have better mental health [OR 4.4 95% Cl (2.34-8.22)].
Conclusions: Adoption of core protective lifestyle factors known to increase life expectancy is associated with positive self-rated health, healthier weight and better mental health. These lifestyles have the potential to add quality and quantity to life.
Key words: lifestyle behaviours, self-rated, health, obesity, depression, protective factors.
Topic: ethanol, obesity, physical activity, smoking, depressive disorders, fruit, Ireland, life style, mental health, vegetables, overweight, feelings. Issue Section: Lifestyle and living conditions
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Methods: Using data from the Survey of Lifestyle Attitudes and Nutrition (SLÁN) 2007 (), a protective lifestyle behaviour (PLB) score was constructed for 10 364 men and women (>18 years), and representative of the Republic of Ireland adult population (response rate 62%). Respondents scored a maximum of four points, one point each for being physically active, consuming five or more fruit and vegetable servings daily, a non-smoker and a moderate drinker.
Results: One-fifth of respondents (20%) adopted four PLBs, 35% adopted three, 29% two, 13% one and 2% adopted none. Compared to those with zero PLBs, those with four were seven times more likely to rate their general health as excellent/very good [OR 6.8 95% Cl (3.64- 12.82)] and four times more likely to have better mental health [OR 4.4 95% Cl (2.34-8.22)].
Conclusions: Adoption of core protective lifestyle factors known to increase life expectancy is associated with positive self-rated health, healthier weight and better mental health. These lifestyles have the potential to add quality and quantity to life.
Key words: lifestyle behaviours, self-rated, health, obesity, depression, protective factors.
Topic: ethanol, obesity, physical activity, smoking, depressive disorders, fruit, Ireland, life style, mental health, vegetables, overweight, feelings. Issue Section: Lifestyle and living conditions
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Conceitos-chave: Gêneros textuais são formas de organização do discurso, com características estruturais e objetivos específicos. Entre eles está o essay, um texto curto, reflexivo, de opinião ou análise, muitas vezes publicado em jornais ou revistas. O texto apresentado resume pesquisa, discute comportamentos e sugere reflexão, sem a formalidade de um artigo científico, caracterizando um ensaio.
Justificativa da alternativa correta:
A) Essay piece on a journal: O texto contém reflexão sobre hábitos de vida e saúde, expõe dados e discute implicações, cumprindo o propósito de um essay. Aparece em estilo objetivo, mas opinativo, característica comum de ensaios publicados em jornais.
Análise crítica das alternativas incorretas:
B) Pick up lines of a British journal: "Pick up lines" são frases de cantada ou abordagem. Nada no texto se refere a esse tipo de conteúdo.
C) Headlines of a British tabloid: "Headlines" são manchetes curtas, enquanto o texto é desenvolvido, analítico e detalhado, não apresentando estrutura de manchete.
D) Self-help article in a journal: Embora o texto trate de saúde, ele não possui tom de autoajuda; seu objetivo não é fornecer dicas práticas ou motivacionais, mas analisar e refletir.
E) Chapter of an article from a scientific journal: O texto não segue a estrutura científica (introdução, métodos, resultados, discussão) nem possui o nível de detalhamento exigido em artigos científicos autênticos.
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