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. 2011 Feb 15;8(2):A31.

Table 3.

Health Behaviors of Respondents (N = 21,048) With a Previous Coronary Heart Disease Diagnosis, California Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2005-2008

Health Behaviora Odds Ratio (95% CI) P Value
Never diagnosed with any form of CHD 1 [Reference]
Smokerb 1.37 (1.10-1.70) .005
Irregular physical activityc 1.17 (1.01-1.36) .04
Overweight/obesed 1.30 (1.11-1.52) .001
Unhealthful consumption of fruits and vegetablese 0.89 (0.76-1.04) .13

Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; CHD, coronary heart disease.

a

All models were adjusted for age, race/ethnicity, education level, and the 3 corresponding health behaviors. Responses were weighted by age and race/ethnicity to reflect the 2000 California population.

b

Reported smoking cigarettes every day or some days in the past 30 days.

c

Reported not engaging in moderate-intensity physical activity 5 or more times per week for 30 or more minutes at a time or vigorous-intensity physical activity 3 or more times per week for at least 20 minutes at a time.

d

Body mass index ≥25.0 kg/m2.

e

Reported eating fruits and vegetables fewer than 5 times per day in the past 7 days.