Table 3 Odds ratios associated with non-optimal self-rated health for behavioural risk factors at baseline time t (cross-sectional analysis)
Independent variablesWomenMen
OR* (95% CI)OR* (95% CI)
Obesity
Underweight or normal1.01.0
Overweight1.2 (0.9 to 1.5)1.0 (0.8 to 1.2)
Obese2.7 (1.9 to 3.8)1.6 (1.2 to 2.2)
Smoking habits
Never-smoker1.01.0
Former smoker1.0 (0.8 to 1.3)1.3 (1.0 to 1.6)
Smokes up to 1 pack/day0.9 (0.7 to 1.2)1.4 (1.1 to 1.8)
Heavy smoker1.2 (0.6 to 2.5)2.2 (1.6 to 3.1)

  • Private sector employees aged 30–54 years in Enquête sur la Santé et la Protection Sociale survey, 1992–5, 1996–8 and 2000–2.

  • *Adjusted for age and educational level.