(2015) used a cross-sectional survey method to determine whether nurses' self-reported health behaviors were worse, better, or equal to nurses' health behaviors. the general population. Perry, L., Gallagher, R. and Duffield, C. (2015) revealed that risky alcohol consumption, insufficient fruit and vegetable consumption and current smoking were three areas that nurses ranked significantly higher than the general population in terms of risky behavior. Additionally, only a few nurses reported no symptoms of chronic illness, with “more than 40% reporting at least one chronic illness” (CITE). However, when asked to rate their state of health, the majority of nurses consider themselves in good to very good health (CITE). Perry, L., Gallagher, R. and Duffield, C. (2015) conclude that patient health largely depends on the quality of nurse health, making nurse health promotion even more important.