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Do we practise what we preach?

R K Peel1, S Bhandari

  • 1Hull Royal Infirmary. robpeel@doctors.org.uk

Scottish Medical Journal
|January 2, 2004
PubMed
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Hospital doctors in East Yorkshire show mixed lifestyle habits. While most meet exercise recommendations and consume alcohol within limits, many do not eat enough fruit and vegetables and nearly half work long hours.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Lifestyle recommendations exist for general populations.
  • Hospital doctors' lifestyle habits are not well-documented in East Yorkshire.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the lifestyle habits of hospital doctors in East Yorkshire.
  • To assess adherence to public health recommendations regarding diet, alcohol, smoking, exercise, and working hours.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to 574 doctors at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • Data collected included demographics, fruit and vegetable intake, alcohol consumption, smoking status, exercise levels, and weekly working hours.
  • Non-responders were re-contacted via mail.

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Main Results:

  • A 58% response rate was achieved with 301 doctors participating.
  • Smoking prevalence was low (6.6%), and mean alcohol consumption (8.35 units/week) was below recommended limits.
  • Most doctors consumed fewer than the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily (median 3).
  • Nearly half of the doctors worked over 56 hours per week.
  • While most met exercise guidelines, 26% reported no regular exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital doctors in East Yorkshire generally adhere to alcohol and exercise recommendations, with low smoking rates.
  • Significant proportions of doctors fall short of dietary recommendations for fruit and vegetables and work excessive hours.
  • Further interventions may be needed to promote healthier dietary habits and manage working hours within this professional group.