Analysis of interrelation between lifestyle, diet and anthropometrical characteristics and health of persons, working in the conditions of especially harmful production

To estimate the relationship between lifestyle, anthropometrical characteristics, nutrition and health of persons working with sources of ionizing radiation. 158 persons, selected by sampling method in compliance with the representation were examined. Nutritional status was assessed by frequency method. Anthropometrical measurements were performed under standard conditions with the use of scales and stadiometer with subsequent calculation of body mass index (BMI), and a tape to measure circumference of waist and hips. The level of physical activity was assessed based on a survey of time spent by respondents on the various types of physical activity on weekdays and weekends. Questionnaires included special sections that characterize the socio-demographic and economic characteristics, health status, habits, and occupations by physical culture and sport. The data were processed by the computer program SPSS-18. The prevalence of overweight and obesity at the age of 40 years was 70%. Also we was found that 98.7% of respondents have a low and very low energy expenditure. The actual nutrition of the surveyed contingent includes elements that are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other metabolic disorders.