Statistical Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Links with Mental Health of Adolescents

Abstract

The paper analyses whether arterial hypertension, overweight, excessive drinking, smoking andinsufficient sports activity have an impact on the behaviour and emotional well-being of young people aged17–18. A questionnaire of Achenbach is used for investigating teenagers’ psychological difficulties. Categoricalvariables are analysed using logistic regression and log-linear models.