Table 6

Six years risk factor incidence in men of the GAZEL study according to their upward occupational mobility during the period 1985 to 1992

Upward occupational mobility on 1985–1992
Risk factors incidence between 1993 and 1999Yes (reference)Nop Value
*Odds ratio adjusted for age in 1992 and occupational category in 1985 (95% confidence intervals).
Smoking Incidence (95% CI)2.5 (1.5 to 3.6)3.7 (3.1 to 4.4)<0.08
OR (95% CI)*1.01.5 (1.0 to 2.4)<0.08
Excessive alcohol consumption (⩾48 g/day) Incidence (95% CI)4.8 (3.4 to 6.1)6.7 (5.9 to 7.5)<0.03
OR (95% CI)*1.01.4 (1.0 to 1.9)<0.05
Arterial hypertension Incidence (95% CI)12.3 (10.4 to 14.1)14.2 (13.2 to 15.3)<0.08
OR (95% CI)*1.01.2 (1.0 to 1.4)<0.09
Overweight (BMI⩾25 kg/m2) Incidence (95% CI)30.6 (26.6 to 34.6)31.1 (29.0 to 33.3)<0.83
OR (95% CI)*1.01.0 (0.8 to 1.0)<0.84