Heart Health Survey 2018

In 2018, Singapore Heart Foundation surveyed 1,000 Singaporeans between the ages of 21 to 75 years to gain a deeper understanding of their knowledge and awareness levels of cardiovascular disease and heart health. Some key findings from the survey included:

• 8 out of 10 Singaporeans have a good knowledge of heart disease, yet close to half (48%) do not have enough exercise, mainly because they are unwilling to change their current lifestyle or believe that they are not at risk of heart disease.

• 1 out of 3 Singaporeans do not participate in any physical activity or exercise outside of their regular job.

• 6 out of 10 Singaporeans face the risk of being overweight/obese, i.e. their BMI is in the unhealthy range, putting them at higher risk of heart disease and other health problems. Those aged 45 – 64 years old had the highest BMI, as compared to the other age brackets.

• Despite diabetes being one of the key factors that lead to heart problems, the survey showed that only 37% of Singaporeans could identify it as a risk factor for heart disease.

Research Methodology

Face-to-face and door-to-door survey using tablets

Random sampling with Quota Controls in age and ethnicity methods

Sample size: 1,000

Singaporeans aged 21 to 75

 

Ethnicity

Age