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Table 5 Prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity in the respondents aged 18 years or older in China

From: Male and Female Adult Population Health Status in China: A Cross-Sectional National Survey

Factors

Total

N (% of 139831)

Male

N (% of 69748)

Female

N (% of 70083)

Currently smoking*

38943 (27.9)

36544 (52.4)

2399 (3.4)

Frequency of alcohol consumption* #

   

   No or rarely

109283 (78.1)

42749 (61.3)

66534 (95.0)

   Sometimes (< 3 times per week)

18258 (13.1)

15507 (22.2)

2751 (3.9)

   Frequently (≥ 3 times per week)

12290 (8.8)

11492 (16.5)

798 (1.1)

Regular exercise in the last 6 months*&

19057 (13.6)

9932 (14.2)

9125 (13.0)

  1. * Note: P value < 0.001 for males versus females after adjustment for age, marital status, education, urban/rural residence and geographic region.
  2. #P-value < 0.001 for frequent alcohol drinkers versus none, rare or sometimes drinkers.
  3. &Regularity of exercise was determined based on respondent's perception.