Table 3.
Smoking behavior and intake of milk, coffee, and soft drinks by the respondents
| Control group (%) | Osteoporotic group (%) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking behavior | |||
| Current smoker | 22.0 | 54.0** | 76.0 |
| Ex-smoker | 6.0 | 10.0 | 16.0 |
| Never smoke | 72.0** | 36.0 | 108.0 |
| Intake of milk | |||
| 0 glass | 24.0 | 68.0** | 92.0 |
| 1 glass | 60.0** | 24.0 | 84.0 |
| 2 and more glasses | 16.0 | 8.0 | 24.0 |
| Intake of coffee or tea | |||
| 0 cup | 32.0 | 2.0 | 34.0 |
| 1 cup | 38.0** | 14.0 | 52.0 |
| 2 cups | 18.0 | 24.0 | 42.0 |
| >2 cups | 12.0 | 60.0** | 72.0 |
| Intake of soft drinks | |||
| 0 glass | 62.0** | 22.0 | 84.0 |
| 1 glass | 24.0 | 40.0 | 64.0 |
| 2 and more glasses | 14.0 | 38.0** | 52.0 |
| Total number of respondents | 100 | 100 | 200 |
**P < 0.01