Lifestyle Risks

Unhealthy diet was the most prevalent single risk factor among participants. Nearly half of participants were physically inactive. Alcohol consumption in the past six months was the second most prevalent risk factor overall. More than one-third of participants smoked and more than one-third had central obesity. High-salt diet and insufficient fruit intake were widespread dietary problems in the study population. Betel quid chewing was geographically concentrated in Xiangtan.