Table 2 Prevalence in unhealthy lifestyle habits, perceived stress and health among cases and controls

Smoker^a

22% (19% to 26%)

12% (9% to 14%)

18% (16% to 19%)

13% (11% to 14%)

p < 0.001

p < 0.001

Passive commuter^b,d

70% (66% to 73%)

60% (56% to 64%)

64% (62% to 66%)

60% (57% to 62%)

p < 0.001

p = 0.025

Low exercise level^c

37% (33% to 41%)

27% (24% to 31%)

38% (36% to 40%)

34% (32% to 36%)

p < 0.001

p = 0.009

Poor diet habits

9% (7% to 12%)

3% (2% to 5%)

10% (9% to 12%)

3% (2% to 4%)

p < 0.001

p = 0.40

Poor alcohol habits^e

5% (3% to 7%)

3% (2% to 5%)

5% (4% to 6%)

5% (4% to 6%)

p < 0.001

p = 0.10

Often overall stress

13% (10% to 15%)

11% (8% to 13%)

11% (9% to 12%)

8% (7% to 9%)

p = 0.002

p = 0.73

Poor overall health

6% (4% to 8%)

7% (6% to 10%)

4% (3% to 5%)

4% (3% to 5%)

p = 0.78

p = 0.20