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S. Karakaš, A. Mehmedbegović-Živanović
0 2009.

Youth Health Promotion Through Rising Daily Physical Activity Levels and Correction of the Behavior in Relation to Food, Tobacco and Alcohol Use

World Health Organization estimates that, because of the consequences of physical inactivity in the world two million people die annually. Research suggests that in contemporary, civilized society, civilization usual physical activity level decreases in adults, bud also in school children and youth. Inadequate nutrition, tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption have become the lifestyle of young people, not only in developed countries, but in developing countries. The aim is to promote the importance of physical activity in maintaining and improving child health, promotion of physical growth and development of personality, and harmonious development of all its anthropological features. Also, assess how common behaviors and habits of young people in the area of MBC, and to recommend appropriate plans and programs whose implementation would improve the health of young people. 3000 of high school students participated in examining. They came from ten municipalities of Central Bosnia Canton. They were the subject of epidemiological research in which was used modern epidemiological questionnaire, which was consisted of 4 groups of questions. Collecting of data was based on questions on physical activity, habits, diet and consumption of tobacco and alcohol. Test results indicate a low level of physical activity in young people, which is accompanied by inadequate lifestyle. Nutrition and physical activity, along with tobacco and alcohol, are key determinants of contemporary public health. It is therefore necessary to include significant community in the design and implementation of modern programs that are cheap, sustainable and acceptable to young people.


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