Religiosity and Health-Related Risk Behaviours in a Secular Culture—Is there a Correlation?

In the present study, we examine the correlation between religiosity and health-related risk behaviours among citizens aged 29-60 based on a cross-sectional survey in Denmark, known for its more secular culture. Health-related risk behaviours such as smoking and alcohol intake are known to increase...

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Autores principales: Svensson, Nanna Herning (Autor) ; Hvidt, Niels Christian 1969- (Autor) ; Hvidt, Elisabeth Assing (Autor) ; Nissen, Susanne Pagh (Autor) ; Søndergaard, Jens (Autor) ; Storsveen, Maria Munch (Autor) ; Thilsing, Trine (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Publicado: [2020]
En: Journal of religion and health
Año: 2020, Volumen: 59, Número: 5, Páginas: 2381-2396
Otras palabras clave:B Secular
B risk behaviour
B Lifestyle
B Religiosity
Acceso en línea: Presumably Free Access
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Sumario:In the present study, we examine the correlation between religiosity and health-related risk behaviours among citizens aged 29-60 based on a cross-sectional survey in Denmark, known for its more secular culture. Health-related risk behaviours such as smoking and alcohol intake are known to increase the risk of developing one or more chronic or life-threatening diseases. In this study religiosity, in a random sample of Danes, seems to be associated with healthier lifestyle, such as a healthier dietary pattern and less smoking, as is found in more religious cultures. Our study suggests that religious practice among Danish citizens seems to be correlated with health behaviours and that healthcare professionals should pay more attention to the connection between religiosity and health.
ISSN:1573-6571
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00919-2