1. 1. Young Researchers and Elite Club, Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 2. 1. Young Researchers and Elite Club, Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction
Physical health is one of the most important goals in developed and developed countries, which is the main cause and background of hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancers. physical health of students who are the future makers of a community is of particular importance.the purpose of this study was to investigate the physical health status of medical students of islamic azad university in 2016.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was performed on all new students in tehran medical sciences branch, islamic azad university between september 2016 and february 2017.samples from the present study were included by census sampling method and 1200 new students were included in this study.
Results
The new university students were 1200, and 1057 people participated in the study and 857 students completed the questionnaire in full. the results of this study showed that physical health is directly related lifestyle and women have a better lifestyle than men.
Conclusion
This study showed that lifestyle of individuals has a direct impact on their physical health and lifestyle of students is important in their future health.
