Table 3.

Adjusted Odds Ratios (ORs) and 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) of Logistic Regressions Estimating the Effect of Caregiver Status on the Odds of Baby Boomers Engaging in Negative Health Behaviors (N = 18,629)

Characteristic	Current smoker		Sedentarya		Sodab		Fast foodc		Poor health behaviorsd
	OR	95% CI	OR	95% CI	OR	95% CI	OR	95% CI	OR	95% CI
Caregiver (reference = no)	1.36	1.14–1.61	0.94	0.80–1.11	1.41	1.16–1.73	1.17	1.03–1.34	1.27	1.04–1.56

Notes: Data are from the 2009 California Health Interview Survey and are weighted. The model is adjusted for age, race, gender, education, Federal Poverty Level, marital and employment status, self-rated health, neighborhood safety, and psychological distress level.

^aDid not meet activity guidelines, that is, did not meet criteria for minimum recommended level of either moderate physical activity (5 days/week and 30 min/day) or vigorous physical activity (3 days/week and 20 min/day) for adults.

^bConsumed soda 3.5 or more times per week.

^cConsumed fast food one or more times per week.

^dEngaged in three or more negative health behaviors, that is, currently smoked, did not meet recommended minimum physical activity guidelines for adults, consumed soda 3.5 or more times per week, and consumed fast food one or more times per week.