Table 3.
Association between lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors, and education level (logistic regression model)a
| Cardiovascular risk factor | Females, OR (95% CI) | Males, OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 0.6 (0.1 to 1.5) | 1.2 (0.6 to 2.3) |
| Arterial hypertension | 0.7 (0.4 to 1.3) | 1,5 (1.0 to 2.4) |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 1.2 (0.8 to 1.8) | 1.5 (1.0 to 2.2) |
| Obesity | 2.5 (1.5 to 4.2) | 1.5 (1.0 to 2.3) |
| Smoking | 2.5 (1.7 to 3.7) | 2,1 (1.4 to 3.1) |
| Sedentary behaviour | 2.5 (1.5 to 3.9) | 0.2 (0.2 to 0.4) |
a
Reference category: university graduates. Adjusted for employment status and age. OR = odds ratio.