Health-Related Behaviours of Tertiary Education Students: Findings from a New Zealand Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
This study assessed the prevalence of five health-related behaviours (engagement with health providers, physical activity, diet, alcohol consumption, and smoking) among a population of tertiary students. The findings were used to inform the institution’s ongoing development of health education strategies and the paper concludes with a number of recommendations for others wishing to embed health education and promotion their campus culture.
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Richard Humphrey, Dr Liz Ditzel, Stuart Terry
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