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Population, health and risk factors in a transitional economy

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Dan Petrovici, Emeritus Professor Christopher Ritson

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Abstract

This paper investigates the health status of the population in a transition economy. Against a background of falling living standards compounded by the widening income inequality a deterioration of health status has been outlined. Drawing upon a consumer survey carried out in the capital Bucharest, risk factors are highlighted. Respondents' age, income, and health motivation are the most significant variables which differentiate between smokers and non-smokers. Respondent's age and sex are significant factors predicting the physical exercise status. Additionally, respondent's level of education is a significant predictor of the time spent on physical exercise. The implications of the study for health policy makers are finally discussed. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2006.

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Author(s): Petrovici D, Ritson C

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Consumer Policy

Year: 2006

Volume: 29

Issue: 3

Pages: 279-300

ISSN (print): 0168-7034

ISSN (electronic): 1573-0700

Publisher: Springer New York LLC

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10603-006-9011-4

DOI: 10.1007/s10603-006-9011-4

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