Relationship of cigarette smoking status with other unhealthy lifestyle habits in Japanese employees

Abstract

Objective: To clarify the relationship of the cigarette smoking status with other unhealthy lifestyle habits in Japanese employees. Methods: A cross―sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in4009males and1620 females. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between the cigarette smoking status and each survey item of the lifestyle habits after adjusting for potential confounding factors. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship of the duration of smoking cessation with other lifestyle habits. Results: In both genders, compared to nonsmokers, current smokers drank more sugar―sweetened beverages(odds ratio 2.01 in males, 1.93 in females), preferred strong flavors(OR 2.23 in males,1.64in females), added soy sauce to cooked meals(OR3.02in males,1.92in females), skipped breakfast(OR2.54 in males, 5.42 in females), and drank more alcohol(OR2.28 in males,3.24in females). The current smokers ate snacks, fruit, soy beans and milk products less frequently. Particularly in males, current smokers took less regular exercise, had less physical activity and more sleep problems. The duration of smoking cessation in males was significantly and positively related with physical activity(β=0.052, p<0.01)and was inversely related with the score for undesirable eating habits(β=-0.160, p<0.01)and alcohol consumption(β= -0.089, p<0.01, adjusted R=0.124). Conclusion: Current smokers had multiple unhealthy lifestyle habits compared to nonsmokers in both genders. In addition, the duration of smoking cessation in males appeared to be significantly related to a change in unhealthy lifestyle habits. 〔JJHEP;19(3):204―216〕