Herald on Sunday Jan 18, 2009
Weight and looks rate higher among Kiwis’ medical concerns than the health of their children, according to new research. A survey of 867 women and 625 men by the Southern Cross Medical Care Society revealed less than half of the women questioned – 47 per cent – said their children’s health was among their biggest concerns. Men also put themselves first, with only 26 per cent of men rating their children’s health as a major worry. Other top health issues for women included fitness, stress, cancer and sleep quality.
WOMEN:
Weight and appearance 52%
Children’s Health 47%
Fitness 44%
Stress 40%
Cancer 37%
Sleep quality 29%
MEN:
Heart disease 40%
Fitness 37%
Weight & appearance 36%
Stress 35%
Children’s Health 26%
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