Geographic variation and socio-demographic determinants of the co-occurrence of risky health behaviours in 27 European Union member states.
J Public Health (Oxf)
; 38(2): e13-20, 2016 06.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Risky health behaviours such as tobacco and alcohol abuse, physical inactivity and poor diet may play an important role in disease development. The aim of the present study was to assess the geographical distribution and socio-demographic determinants of risky health-related behaviours in 27 member states (MSs) of the European Union (EU).METHODS:
Data from the 2009 Eurobarometer survey (wave 72.3; n = 26 788) were analysed. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical activity and fruit consumption were assessed through a self-reported questionnaire provided to participants from 27 EU MSs. Within the analyses, participants with three or more lifestyle risk factors were classified as individuals with co-occurrence of risk factors.RESULTS:
Among respondents aged 15 or older, 28.2% had none of the aforementioned behavioural risk factors, whereas 9.9% had three or more lifestyle risk factors. Males [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 2.50; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 2.17-2.88] and respondents of middle (aOR = 1.60; 95% CI 1.36-1.89) or lower income (aOR = 2.63; 95% CI 2.12-3.26) were more likely to report co-occurrence of behavioural risk factors, as well as respondents in Northern (aOR = 1.43; 95% CI 1.14-1.78), Western (aOR = 1.28; 95% CI 1.06-1.56) and Eastern Europe (aOR = 1.28; 95% CI 1.06-1.55), when compared with Southern European respondents.CONCLUSIONS:
The above analyses indicate significant geographical and social variation in the distribution of the co-occurrence of behavioural risk factors for disease development.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
União Europeia
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Determinantes Sociais da Saúde
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Comportamentos de Risco à Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article