Table 3.

Association between lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors, and education level (logistic regression model)a

Cardiovascular risk factorFemales, OR (95% CI)Males, OR (95% CI)
Diabetes0.6 (0.1 to 1.5)1.2 (0.6 to 2.3)
Arterial hypertension0.7 (0.4 to 1.3)1,5 (1.0 to 2.4)
Hypercholesterolaemia1.2 (0.8 to 1.8)1.5 (1.0 to 2.2)
Obesity2.5 (1.5 to 4.2)1.5 (1.0 to 2.3)
Smoking2.5 (1.7 to 3.7)2,1 (1.4 to 3.1)
Sedentary behaviour2.5 (1.5 to 3.9)0.2 (0.2 to 0.4)
  • a Reference category: university graduates. Adjusted for employment status and age. OR = odds ratio.