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28 March 2024

UAE men more savvy about fashion than health

80 per cent answered each of the fashion related questions correctly, while a mere 20 per cent were able to answer questions on basic health measures. (Shutterstock)

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Men in the UAE and the region appear to be more knowledgeable about fashion trends while health consciousness is taking a back seat.

This is according to a survey, conducted by retailer Centerpoint, to gauge consumers’ consciousness of their personal and general health in comparison to their savviness when it comes to fashion.

The survey garnered a response from over a thousand respondents from the GCC, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon.

The results portrayed a distinct disparity in respondents’ behaviour and knowledge when it came to fashion versus health.

Of the men surveyed, 80 per cent answered each of the fashion related questions correctly, while a mere 20 per cent were able to answer questions on basic health measures.

The findings reveal that region’s consumers are far savvy when it comes to fashion consciousness with over 30 per cent of respondents updating their wardrobe every month and providing clear and specific answers on questions related to fashion brands. On the other hand, questions related to health were met with more hesitation and inaccuracy.

The survey looked at various aspects of health including sleep, which is a vital indicator of overall health and well-being.

Forty per cent of survey respondents get only between 5-7 hours of sleep per night. According to the National Sleep Foundation, those of us getting less than a healthy 8 hours or so of sleep on a regular basis, experience elongated sleep debt and forget the feeling of being well and truly rested.

To further the problem, stimulants like coffee and energy drinks, alarm clocks, cell phones and other external lights and sounds interfere with our natural sleep cycle causing added distress.

Another aspect of health consciousness highlighted by the survey was that of water consumption. A third of the respondents surveyed consume between four to six glasses of water a day, which is quite low in comparison to the eight glasses recommended for adults.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, which can be particularly severe in the hot desert conditions we face in the Middle East.