| Odds ratio (95% confidence intervals) | ||
---|---|---|---|
Independent variables | Physical activity < 3 times per week | Physical activity ≥ 3 times per week | Pvalue |
Number of chronic diseases | Â | Â | Â |
   0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
   1 | 1.05 (0.88–1.26) | 1.05 (0.85–1.29) |  |
   ≥ 2 | 0.95 (0.71–1.27) | 0.84 (0.59–1.18) | 0.7332 |
Long-term limitations on activity | Â | Â | Â |
Absent | 1.0 | 1.0 | Â |
Present | 0.68 (0.51–0.92) | 0.73 (0.53–1.01) | 0.0359 |
Self-rated general health status | Â | Â | Â |
Good to excellent | 1.0 | 1.0 | Â |
Poor to average | 0.66 (0.50–0.87) | 0.52 (0.37–0.72) | 0.0003 |
Psychological distress level | Â | Â | Â |
Low to average | 1.0 | 1.0 | Â |
High | 0.81 (0.68–0.97) | 0.72 (0.59–0.90) | 0.0084 |