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Table 4 Frequencies and percentages of health improvements noticed by Green Prescription patients

From: Combined diet and physical activity is better than diet or physical activity alone at improving health outcomes for patients in New Zealand’s primary care intervention

Health improvements

Number

Percent

Lost weight

618

45.9

Breathing easier

430

31.9

Less stressed

419

31.1

Sleeping better

347

25.8

Increased mobility

345

25.6

Less joint pain/discomfort

323

24.0

Less back pain

268

19.9

Feel less depressed/anxious

240

17.8

Lower blood pressure

240

17.8

Improved blood sugar levels

205

15.2

Lower cholesterol

177

13.1

Better balance/fewer falls

162

12.0

Fewer illnesses

128

9.5

Less medication

124

9.2

Smoking less

63

4.7

  1. N = 1488
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