Analysis on knowledge, concept and behaviors about health of Beijing residents

ObjectiveTo know the current status of knowledge level,concept and behaviors of health and health determinants among residents in Beijing,and to provide baseline data for dynamic evaluation of the Project of 2008 Olympic Health Legacy Assessment.MethodsData were collected by awarded questionnaire activities through mess media among residents in Beijing.ResultsThe proportion of residents in Beijing who understood the health concept correctly was 54.2%,the awareness rate of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases(CVD)and lung cancer was 10.2% and 12.3% respectively.People with young age,low income and low education were particularly low.The elders were most knowledgeable and had the highest regular exercise rate and lowest smoking rate.Although people with higher education level had more knowledge,the exercise rate was comparatively lower than those with lower education.The regular physical exercises of residents was 59.6%.More than half of the responders realized that measures including health education being conducted during preparation for Olympic Games of 2008 would affect the health of people.ConclusionThe awareness rate of health concept and health related knowledge of Beijing residents were low.The rate of participating in regular physical exercise should be improved.So healthy lifestyles should be actively advocated and specific and effective health promotional activities should be conducted during preparation for Olympics.