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It is good news to note that the prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults has fallen from 45% in 1974 to 20% in 2011.
The survey should have also included the number of people who take up 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week. Since 1974 the number of people who are in occupations which involve physical work has definitely declined. There is also increased awareness of the need to exercise which has far reaching effects on the life of individuals who have metabolic and cardiovascular illnesses.
Re: Britons are making healthier lifestyle choices than 40 years ago
It is good news to note that the prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults has fallen from 45% in 1974 to 20% in 2011.
The survey should have also included the number of people who take up 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week. Since 1974 the number of people who are in occupations which involve physical work has definitely declined. There is also increased awareness of the need to exercise which has far reaching effects on the life of individuals who have metabolic and cardiovascular illnesses.
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