Table 3.
Distribution (%) of Demographic, Lifestyle-Related, and Medical Risk Factors for Mortality in Region IIa and All of Chile, 2003–2010
| Characteristicb | Region II | All of Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic risk factors | ||
| Female sex | 48.1 | 51.1 |
| Urban residence | 97.7 | 91.6 |
| Higher education (university/professional) | 17.0 | 14.0 |
| Poverty-level SES | 11.4 | 18.8 |
| Lifestyle-related risk factors | ||
| Current smoking (yes/no) | 42.8 | 40.5 |
| Passive tobacco smoke exposure | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| Tobacco smoking, cigarettes/day | 7.7 | 10.4 |
| Alcohol consumption, g/day | 41.5 | 55.6 |
| Fruit/vegetable consumption, g/day | 174.0 | 186.0 |
| Salt consumption, g/day | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Regular physical activityc | 13.8 | 10.6 |
| Medical risk factors | ||
| Average BMId | 27.2 | 27.4 |
| Obesity (BMI ≥30) | 24.7 | 25.1 |
| Hypertension (BP ≥140/90 mm Hg) | 21.1 | 26.9 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 9.3 | 9.4 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; SES, socioeconomic status.
a Antofagasta is the second-largest city in Chile, and combined with Mejillones, its population accounts for more than 65% of the population of region II.
b Data were obtained from the Ministry of Health (2010) (26), the National Statistics Institute (2003) (30), the Ministry of Health (2003) (31), and the Ministry of Planning and Cooperation (2004) (32).
c Engaging in physical activity for at least 30 minutes 3 or more times per week.
d Weight (kg)/height (m)2.