Clustering of behavioural risk factors and compliance with clinical preventive recommendations in Spain

Lifestyle and health-related predictors of cervical cancer screening attendance in a Swiss population-based study

“…Women with unhealthy behaviors may be less health conscious than individuals with healthy habits, and thus, less likely to adhere to regular cancer screening (Muus et al, 2012). Accordingly, Galan et al (2006) observed in their cross--sectional study in Spain that the clustering of behavioral risk factors (tobacco smoking, hazardous alcohol consumption, leisure--time sedentariness and unbalanced dietary habits)…”

Self-rated health according to amount, intensity and duration of leisure time physical activity

“…This system monitors the health habits and preventive practices of the non-institutionalised population aged 18-64 years in the region of Madrid, Spain (Galan et al, 2006). Each year, some 2000 participants were selected randomly from the households with fixed line telephone services (92% of all households in Madrid) (Instituto Nacional de Estadística, 2009).…”

Patterns and correlates of multiple risk behaviors in overweight women

“…Behavioral risk factors including energy dense diets, poor eating patterns, high levels of sedentary behavior and low levels of physical activity are independent risk factors for weight gain and obesity (Astrup, 2001;McCrory et al, 2002). There is evidence that these behaviors tend to occur in combination within individuals (Pronk et al, 2004;Berrigan et al, 2003;Galan et al, 2006), and among those who are obese, it is estimated that 46% have at least an additional risk factor (Fine et al, 2004). Although the majority of overweight and obese young adults report trying to lose or maintain their weight (McCracken et al, 2007), only a small fraction of them attain recommended physical activity and dietary guidelines (Bish et al, 2005;Kruger et al, 2004).…”