The Relationship Between Cigarette Smoking and Other Poor Health Behaviors in a Young Adult Population
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between smoking and other poor health behaviors in a young adult population. This study hypothesizes that, for a young adult population, there is no correlation between smoking and other bad health behaviors. The population under study is United States Air Force active duty members between the ages of 20-30 who have responded to the Health Enrollment Assessment Review survey (HEAR). Responses from this non-anonymous survey are analyzed using Spearman's Rho to examine the relationship between bad health behaviors. Results of the Spearman's Rho analysis show a statistically significant correlation for five of the six risky health behavior pairs (only the Exercise/Physical Activity vs. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol pair was found to be non-significant). Though these correlations are statistically significant, they are weak, and judged to be clinically irrelevant.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA381024
Entities
People
- Walter M. Matthews
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology