The chart illustrates the proportions of certain diseases and types of diets among males and females living in Lisbon.
Overall, males tend to experience higher rates of diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and hypertension, while females are more likely to follow healthier diets such as the Mediterranean or vegan diets.
In terms of diseases, obesity was slightly more common among males (28%) compared to females (26%). The gap was much wider for heart disease, affecting 24% of men versus only 9% of women. Similarly, hypertension was reported by 20% of males and 18% of females. However, type 2 diabetes was marginally more prevalent among females (4%) than males (3%).
Regarding dietary habits, females showed a stronger preference for health-conscious diets. The Mediterranean diet was followed by 36% of females, compared to just 25% of males, and veganism was notably more popular among women (31%) than men (10%). On the other hand, the Paleo diet was more common among males (20%) than females (12%), and intermittent fasting was practiced by 19% of women and 11% of men.
In conclusion, while males in Lisbon exhibited higher rates of lifestyle-related diseases, females appeared to be more health-conscious, adopting more balanced and plant-based diets.