A study of the health status of people in northern Anhui:a report of 10 750 cases

Objective:To investigate the physical health status of the healthy people in northern Anhui so as to take timely scientific and effective control measures.Methods:Ten thousand seven hundred and fifty subjects including employees from the enterprises,civil servants and front-line workers in northern Anhui were measured of the height,blood pressure and body weight;and examinations concerning the internal and exterior parts of the body,ophthalmology,stomatology,otorhinolaryngology as well as the abdominal ultrasound and ECG were also performed.The results were analyzed statistically.Results:The detection rates of highcholesterolemia,highglucose,hypertension,obesity and overweight were high in the healthy population in northern Anhui,accounting for 24.73%,18.20%,12.99% and 8.26%,respectively.The difference was significant among different age groups(P0.05-P0.01).Conclusions: In the region of northern Anhui,people with highcholesterolemia,hypertension,highglucose,obesity and overweight tend to increase.Proper measures should be taken to reduce the risk factors,and the people's poor eating habits should be intervened.It is essential to perform periodical health examination,carry out health education and develop a healthy lifestyle in the people in northern Anhui.