Most Kyrgyzstanis Do Not Follow Recommendations on Nutrition and Physical Activity, - Study
Moreover, about 20.8% of citizens regularly add salt to their food, while more than two-thirds of the population (68.3%) do not engage in physical activity. This figure among women is an impressive 92.8%.
Experts emphasize that low consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, high salt content in the diet, and lack of regular physical activity significantly increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases.
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