Health-Promoting and Sustainable Behavior in University Students in Germany: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Health-promoting and sustainable behaviors, such as active transportation and sustainable diets, are associated with positive effects on human health and the environment. In order to unlock the potential of university students as key actors and multipliers, it is of interest to investigate their level of knowledge about the health effects of climate change and their willingness toward and implementation of health-promoting and sustainable behaviors. In November 2021, an online survey was conducted among students at the University of Regensburg, Germany. A total of 3756 participants (response rate 18%; mean age 23 years; 69% women) provided valid data. A large proportion of medical students (48%) considered themselves well-informed about the health-related effects of climate change, while o

SUBMITTER: Weber A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10094390 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature