Cypriots feel healthy

The vast majority of Cypriots feel healthy, according to the latest “European Health Interview Survey 2008” published by the Statistical Service, Cystat.
The report provides statistical information related to the health status of the population, longstanding illness or longstanding health problem, accidents, physical conditions, personal care, emotional condition, health care services, smoking, alcohol consumption and other health topics.
The main findings recorded in 2008 are as follows.
The report found that 79.6% of population aged 15+ consider their health status as good or very good, 15.2% fair and 5.1% bad or very bad.
The most frequent long-standing health problems are hypertension, low back disorder or other chronic back defect, hypercholesterolemia (including hyperlipidemia), allergies, neck disorder or other chronic neck defect, severe headaches, asthma, ulcer and diabetes.
During the preceding 12 months, 8.2% of the population was admitted in a hospital or clinic as an inpatient. Day care was provided to 7.0% of the total population.
During the preceding 12 months 59.3% of the population visited medical or surgical specialists, whereas 11.0% visited general practitioners or family doctors.
During the preceding 12 months 46.4% of the population visited dentists, orthodontists or other dental care specialists.
During the preceding 2 weeks. 37.5% of the population used prescribed medicines whilst 16.1% used non-prescribed medicines.
Among the population aged 15+ the majority (69.9%) reported not smoking at all, 26.5% smoke daily and 3.6% smoke occasionally.