Table 3.
Preventive Health Behaviors of ncds among CCHC (2008–2011) and BRFSS (2009) Hispanics respondents
| Preventive health behaviors | CCHC | BRFSS | Difference | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 1408 n (%) | n = 29942 n (%) | (p value) | (p-value1) | |
| Smoke-free Living | ||||
| Smoker | 186 (16.15) | 4132 (14.72) | 0.4493 | 0.3640 |
| Non-smoker | 1097 (83.9) | 25383 (85.28) | ||
| Meet PA Guidelines | ||||
| Yes | 410 (33.3) | 10982 (44.14) | <0.0001 | 0.0186 |
| No | 970 (66.7) | 15797 (55.86) | ||
| Meet F&V Consumption Guidelines | ||||
| Yes | 198 (14.8) | 6358 (21.93) | <0.0001 | <0.0001 |
| No | 1024 (85.2) | 21689 (78.07) | ||
| Avoid Heavy Alcohol Use | ||||
| Heavy Use | 50 (4.7) | 884 (4.38) | 0.6966 | 0.0656 |
| No Heavy Use | 1027 (95.3) | 27538 (95.62) |
1Calculated adjusted p-values adjusting for age, educational attainment, employment, language, and insurance
NCDs, non-communicable diseases; CCHC, Cameron County Hispanic Cohort; BRFSS, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; PA, physical activity; F&V, fruits and vegetables