Socio-Demographic Disparities in Diet and Their Association with Physical and Mental Well-Being: Million-Participant Cross-Sectional Study in Poland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary habits are key determinants of physical and mental health, yet large-scale, contemporary data on these behaviors and their health correlates are crucial for effective public health policy. This study leverages a uniquely large dataset to quantify the eating behaviors of Polish adults and examines how these behaviors relate to socio-demographic characteristics, health status, and subjective well-being.

Methods

We analyzed data from 1,196,102 adult respondents who participated in the National Poles' Health Test, a recurring online survey, between 2019 and 2024. The study used self-reported data on dietary habits, socio-demographic variables, chronic conditions, and self-assessed physical and mental health. Descriptive statistics and comparative analyses, suc

SUBMITTER: Zweifler G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12473112 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature