ATTITUDE OF THE POPULATION TO THE CAUSES OF OBESITY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
The results of the study of the attitude of the population to the causes of obesity and its consequence reveal the reasons for the formation of motives for improper eating behavior. To the most common reasons that can lead to obesity, 80.3% of the respondents attributed inactivity and irrational nutrition. The results also indicate a lack of awareness of the respondents about the main complications of obesity and overweight. However, assessing the impact of obesity on life expectancy, 87.9% of the study participants indicated a reduction in average life expectancy. Therefore, the main element of prevention is the dissemination of scientifically based and up-to-date information about obesity.