Religiosity and Health-Related Risk Behaviours in a Secular Culture: Is there a Correlation?

Nanna Herning Svensson; Niels Christian Hvidt; Susanne Pagh Nissen; Maria Munch Storsveen; Elisabeth  Assing Hvidt; Jens Søndergaard; Trine Thilsing

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Religiosity and Health-Related Risk Behaviours in a Secular Culture: Is there a Correlation?

Nanna Herning Svensson^*, Niels Christian Hvidt, Susanne Pagh Nissen, Maria Munch Storsveen, Elisabeth Assing Hvidt, Jens Søndergaard, Trine Thilsing

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In the present study, we examine the correlation between religiosity and health-related risk behaviours among citizens aged 29-60 based on a cross-sectional survey in Denmark, known for its more secular culture. Health-related risk behaviours such as smoking and alcohol intake are known to increase the risk of developing one or more chronic or life-threatening diseases. In this study religiosity, in a random sample of Danes, seems to be associated with healthier lifestyle, such as a healthier dietary pattern and less smoking, as is found in more religious cultures. Our study suggests that religious practice among Danish citizens seems to be correlated with health behaviours and that healthcare professionals should pay more attention to the connection between religiosity and health.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Religion and Health
Volume	59
Pages (from-to)	2381-2396
ISSN	0022-4197
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00919-2
Publication status	Published - Oct 2020

Keywords

Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Health Behavior
Humans
Middle Aged
Religion
Risk-Taking
Smoking

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