Young, But Not Necessarily Healthy
Young adults tend to think they are healthy by virtue of being young, but that’s not the case, says a report from the Centers for Disease Control.
According to a recent report from the CDC, a third of those 18-29 are cigarette smokers; a quarter are obese; two-thirds don’t get regular physical activity. As a result, chronic health issues are found in younger and younger populations, said a CNN health expert. On top of this,young adults tend to take more risks; their chances of accidental death are two to three times more likely than those of other age groups. The transitional, uncertain nature of young adult life is also to blame; many are without medical coverage, and they are more likely to have mental health issues than other age groups.
Tags: Health, Mental Health