The effects of gender and age on health related behaviors

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Table 2 Perceived factors that influence health priorities expressed as a percentage

Factors contributing to how long people live (expressed as %)	Male	Female	Total	<30 years	31–40 years	41–50 years	51–60 years	61–70 years	71+ years
Lifestyle (exercise & diet)	90	94**	92	87	97**	94	95	94	86
Genetics (history of longevity in the family)	85	90**	88	80	90	87	94**	88	89
Stable home life/relationships	80	84*	82	75	83	82	85	89*	83
Environmental factors	74	80*	77	75	81*	82*	81	70	64
Having disease prevention strategy including regular screening	64	73***	69	66	72	65	75*	69	68
Work environment/type of job	65	65	65	69	77***	67	68	55	39
Having satisfying hobbies	62	67	65	61	68	62	71*	70	58
None of these/don't know	4	2	3	7***	1	3	1	1	2

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