Here are 11 additional things to know about gastroenterologists’ lifestyles and happiness in 2024:
1. The top way that gastroenterologists try to maintain their happiness and mental health is through spending time with family and friends (82%).
2. About 38% of gastroenterologists feel either conflicted or very conflicted as parents due to their work demands, while 30% feel somewhat conflicted.
3. The majority of gastroenterologists believe that prioritizing family and personal time is very (76%) or somewhat (20%) important.
4. The majority of gastroenterologists believe that their diets are either very (26%) or somewhat (64%) healthy.
5. Less than half of gastroenterologists (42%) are actively trying to lose weight.
6. About 27% of gastroenterologists exercise four to five times a week, while an additional 27% exercise two to three times a week.
7. About 29% of gastroenterologists consume one drink or less a week, while 27% drink no alcohol.
8. Over half of gastroenterologists (53%) are trying to cut back on their online time.
9. Nearly all practicing gastroenterologists (87%) are married. Of those, 87% rate their marriages as good or very good.
10. The majority of gastroenterologists (66%) are either spiritual or religious.
11. A plurality of gastroenterologists (50%) take three to four weeks of vacation time a year.
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