Clustering of behavioural risk factors for health in UK adults in 2016: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) are known to contribute to overweight and obesity. In addition to overweight and obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are known risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including several cancers and cardiovascular disease.

Methods

Secondary analysis of UK-representative cross-sectional survey data of 3293 adults aged 18+. Regression analyses were undertaken to understand the relationship between consumption of HFSS food and soft drinks, alcohol and tobacco and socio-demographics. Clustering analysis identified groupings of health risk factors.

Results

Males, those aged 18-24 and those from the more deprived groups consumed ready meals and fast food most frequently. Most of the sample (77.3

SUBMITTER: Birch J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6785700 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature