Jane Chen / Shanghai Daily news

According to a recent survey, income is no longer deemed the essential factor to health according to locals in Shanghai who believe five other factors are more important, cited today's Jiefang Daily.
The survey was carried outin downtown Jin'an District as part of a midterm evaluation of the city's three-year environment act program.
Respondents list food safety, welfare system, social security, lifestyle and sports activities as the top five factors most closely related to their health status.
Nearly 40 percent of the respondents hope the government will strengthen measures to ensure food safety, such as toughening the punishments for substandard food makers and sellers.  About 16 percent hope for an improved social welfare system and 14 percent demand enlarged green spaces and better environment.
People of different age groups listed the factors in differnt order, however.  People under 39 placed importance on social welfare and environment improvements, while those between 40-60 stressed regular medical checks with many suggesting free checks to those of low income.
Up to 90 percent of those surveyed believe a person must take the major responsibility for their health status, while health institutions and neighborhood communities have less important roles.