Turns out that many New Yorkers think they’re a bunch of drunks who love to overeat and smoke, according to a poll released today.
The survey by the Siena College Research Institute found that 44 percent of state residents claim they are overweight, while a whopping 63 percent have chugged down an alcoholic drink over the last year.
As a result, only 28 percent of New Yorkers believe they are in good health and at the correct weight.
“When it comes to health, nutrition and exercise, knowing and doing just don’t match up,” said Don Levy, director of the Siena College Research Institute.
The survey – taken over a 12-day period that began Jan. 29 – polled 1,005 people across the state.
More women – 48 percent – consider themselves to be overweight compared to 40 percent of men.
When it comes to drinking, men – 70 percent – are more likely than women – 56 percent – to regularly consume alcohol.
When it comes to smoking, only 19 percent said they use tobacco products on “a regular basis.”
The poll found that of those who do smoke cigarettes, 47 percent puff on 10 or more a day.
Although 87 percent of New Yorkers say they have a family doctor, only 14 percent describe their health as “excellent.”