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Introduction

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well- being

and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Good health is essential to enable us to concentrate on everyday

life, work, family, hobbies etc .Choosing a healthy lifestyle can help

improving health and reduce the incidence and impact of health

problems, recovery, coping with life stressors, and improving quality

of life.

Definition of life style according to (WHO)

It is a way of living based on identifiable patterns of behaviors

which are determined by the interplay between an individual’s

personal characteristics, social interactions, and socioeconomic and

environmental living conditions.

The WHO definition further stated that there is no one "optimal"

lifestyle and that many factors determine which way of living is

appropriate for each individual.

Factors affecting choice of a healthy lifestyle:

1. Socioeconomic status.

2. Level of education.

3. Family, kin and social networks.

4. Gender.

5. Age.

6. Interpersonal influences.

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