Table 1.

Participant demographics

VariableResponsePercentage (95% CI)
SexMale32.0 (27.1 to 36.9)
AgeMean (95% CI)51.1 (47.28 to 54.87)
Marital statusMarried or de facto63.6 (58.2 to 69.0)
Single18.6 (12.1 to 25.1)
Divorced or separated10.4 (8.2 to 12.6)
Widowed7.4 (5.1 to 9.7)
Torres Strait IslanderYes1.4 (0.4 to 2.3)
AboriginalYes3.4 (1.4 to 5.4)
Speaks language other than English at homeYes8.0 (4.8 to 11.3)
EducationNo formal qualifications8.6 (6.4 to 10.8)
Year 10 (age 16 years) or equivalent26.5 (22.8 to 30.1)
Year 12 (age 18 years) or equivalent14.9 (11.4 to 18.3)
Trade or apprenticeship8.7 (6.6 to 10.9)
Certificate or diploma23.8 (20.2 to 27.5)
University degree17.5 (12.2 to 22.8)
Exercise, days per weekNone15.3 (12.1 to 18.6)
1–2 days30.2 (26.1 to 34.3)
3–4 days31.9 (27.3 to 36.5)
5–6 days14.4 (11.9 to 16.9)
7 days8.2 (6.4 to 9.9)
SmokingCurrent smoker14.4 (10.3 to 18.4)
Ex-smoker34.9 (30.3 to 39.4)
Never smoked50.8 (44.7 to 56.8)
Alcohol, standard drinks per weekNone42.2 (37.7 to 46.6)
1–7 drinks39.4 (36.2 to 42.6)
8–14 drinks11.1 (7.0 to 15.2)
15–28 drinks6.0 (3.9 to 8.0)
29 or more drinks1.3 (0.3 to 2.3)
Attended GP in past 12 months0–5 GP visits51.1 (44.0 to 58.2)
6–10 GP visits27.8 (23.5 to 32.0)
>10 GP visits21.2 (16.8 to 25.6)
Has chronic diseaseYes40.6 (36.2 to 44.9)
Recalls FAST campaignYes11.3 (8.6 to 13.9)