Health-impacting behaviour among youth in Kolar district, India: a population-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT: Youths represent a significant portion of the population in Karnataka, India. However, a closer look at their health paints a worrying picture. To gain a deeper understanding of this issue, researchers conducted a study in the Kolar district to assess the prevalence of health-impacting behaviours among this age group. Cross-sectional population-based survey. Kolar district in the state of Karnataka, India. 5072 participants aged 15-30 years from the Kolar district. Various health-impacting behaviours among the participants, including low intake of fruits and vegetables, widespread physical inactivity, tobacco use, risky alcohol consumption and poor practices related to road safety. The survey unveiled a concerning pattern of unhealthy behaviours prevalent among Kolar's youth. A significant

SUBMITTER: Banavaram AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382491 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature