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Are Our People Health Conscious? Results Of A Patients Survey In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, D Saleheen, S Saleem, M Andrades, Iqbal Azam
Are Our People Health Conscious? Results Of A Patients Survey In Karachi, Pakistan, Waris Qidwai, D Saleheen, S Saleem, M Andrades, Iqbal Azam
Department of Family Medicine
BACKGROUND: Life style is known to influence health and may be responsible for certain diseases. There is a need to document the life style on health among the Pakistani population.
METHODS: The study was conducted on patients visiting the Family Practice Center, the Aga Khan University, Karachi. A questionnaire was used to collect information on the demographic profile, and the life style on health. The ethical requirements for conducting the study were met.
RESULTS: 393 patients were surveyed. The majority were young married men, in either private or government service. Preference for consumption of fats/oils, sweets, spicy foods, …