Table 1 Definitions of risk factors*

Alcohol consumption

Long term high risk alcohol consumption: Greater than 75 mls of alcohol consumed per day for men, and greater than 50 mls of alcohol consumed per day for women.

Long term low risk alcohol consumption: Less than 50 mls of alcohol consumed per day for men, and less than 25 mls of alcohol consumed per day for women.

High body mass index

Obese or overweight: BMI greater than 25, based on self-reported height and weight.

Normal weight: BMI less than 25, based on self-reported height and weight (including underweight).

Inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption

Inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption: Consumption below the recommended minimum of 2 serves fruit and 5 serves vegetables daily.

Adequate consumption: Consumption at or above the recommended minimum of 2 serves fruit and 5 serves vegetables daily.

Intimate partner violence

High psychological distress has been used as a proxy for current exposure to intimate partner violence: High or very high levels of psychological distress (score 22-50 on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale -10).

Moderate psychological distress has been used as a proxy for past exposure to intimate partner violence: Moderate levels of psychological distress (score 10-21 on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale -10).

Physical inactivity

Inactive: Sedentary or low activity level.

Active: Moderate to high activity level (i.e. 3 sessions of at least 20 to 40 minutes vigorous exercise or 5 sessions of at least 30 minutes moderate exercise per week).

Tobacco smoking

Current smokers: Persons who smoke tobacco on a regular or irregular daily basis.

Ex-smokers: Persons who no longer smoke on a regular or irregular basis.