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Healthy Lifestyles In The Bahamas: Findings from the Bahamas CNCD Prevalence Study and Risk Factor Survey (February-March, 2005) Survey Participants Summary:  New Providence, Grand Bahama and Long Island  1,424 participants in 637 households were surveyed  74.6% of those participants were screened  Ages: 15-74 Measurement of Body Mass Index (BMI) Lifestyles In The Bahamas (Adult Categories) 70% of Those Surveyed Were Overweight or Obese BMI Weight H O W } Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 – 24.9 Normal 25.0 – 29.9 Overweight 30.0 and Above Obese Are we at risk for Heart Disease?
72% had increased to extremely high risk for developing Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease risk (BMI vs. Waist Circumference) Health Seeking Behavior?

• • • 17.5 % had not had blood pressure checked in over a year >50% of the women had not had their breasts examined by a doctor in the previous 2 years 38% had never done breast self examination S U R V E Y ?
D I D W E D O I N T H E  8.8% of those surveyed were currently smoking cigarettes  64.5% described themselves as sedentary in their leisure time ☻ Current dietary guidelines recommend 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables per day However, the survey said:  47% did not even have ONE serving of fruit each day  51% did not eat vegetables every day  33 % had fast food two or more times per week Health Status • • • • • 21% had been diagnosed with high blood pressure 26% of those measured had high blood pressure 7% had been diagnosed with diabetes (self-reported) 12% had impaired and elevated fasting glucose on measurement 9.2% = Diabetes prevalence based on clinical data Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle Increased health and wellness Increased feelings of well being • • • Better quality of life • • Less burden on Health Services Increased productivity Source: Healthy Lifestyle Initiative, Ministry of Health & Social Development Prepared By: Health Information & Research Unit No Sig Risk28%Increased20%High17%Very High27%Extremely High8%Underweight3%Normal Weight27%Overweight27%Obesity43%