Table 1 Health and lifestyle characteristics of inhabitants (between 19 and 65 years of age) of the Westelijke Mijnstreek and the whole of the Netherlands

Perceived health: good/very good

77.7 %

80.7 %

High blood pressure

14.5 %

12.6 %

Chronic respiratory complaints

9.5 %

7.8 %

Diabetes Mellitus

4.6 %

3.6 %

Never drinks alcohol

15.8 %

16.5 %

Heavy alcohol use

12.7 %

11.6 %

Smoker

25.5 %

25.5 %

Heavy smoker

5.5 %

4.7 %

Overweight (incl. obese)

48.5 %

45.5 %

Obese

13.3 %

11.8 %