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Objective:Factors affecting to state of being healthy include beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of people. Health behaviors play a role in preventing diseases?s underlying risk factors by exhibiting a healthy lifestyle. In our study, it was aimed to determine some health behaviors of people aged 15 and over in a district. Methods:This cross-sectional study was carried out in the district of Ağaçören, Aksaray. Variables except the descriptive characteristics of the research include smoking, drinking alcohol, unhealthy diet, and inadequate physical activity. Our study was realized with 418 people. In the study, a survey form consisting of 26 questions was used as data source. Research data were analyzed with a statistical package program. Results:30.9% of all respondents said they smoked and 10.5% said they used alcohol. 53.6% of the participants are inactive according to their physical activity levels. 16.5% think that they are not eating healthy at all. 54.1% of the respondents stated that they haven?t done anything to be healthier in past year. A statistically significant difference was found in smoking, physical activity, adequate and balanced nutrition according to the chronic disease status (p <0.05). Conclusion:The main risk factors of chronic diseases are frequently encountered in the society. Individuals should have the knowledge and skills they need to improve their health. All health professionals have a duty to struggle with risk factors.

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