Survey says Chinas wealthy not very healthy

The survey conducted by the Ciming Health Physical Examination Company has found that Chinas wealthy dont enjoy good health inspite of their affluence.

New Delhi, Sept.4 : The survey conducted by the Ciming Health Physical Examination Company has found that China's wealthy don't enjoy good health inspite of their affluence.

Of the 183 middle-aged company owners, including 123 males and 60 females, who went in for the medical checks in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, 41.5 percent suffered from hyperlipidemia, or excess fats in the bloodstream, 21.8 percent from high blood pressure and 12.5 percent from hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.

The figure for hyperlipidemia was 20 percentage points above the national average, while those for hyperglycemia and high blood pressure were each ten percent above the national average, reports The China Daily.

Cimin CEO Dr Han Xiaohong said, "the new rich is not as heathly as an average person."

More than 30 percent of the interviewed said they seldom exercise and 67 percent said they are sacrificing health for money. After the health checks, 83 percent said that they would rather regain their health than make more money.

"The survey was aimed at reminding the public that health is the biggest asset and could not be bought with money," Han said.

ANI