The relationship between religiosity and health-risk factors in geriatrics |
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Authors: | Charles Thorne Ph D David Nickerson D O David Gemmel M A |
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Institution: | (1) St. Elizabeth's Hospital Medical Center Family Practice Department in Youngstown, OH;(2) Jennings Community Hospital in North Vernon, IN;(3) Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, USA |
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Abstract: | Background: This study investigates the relationship between religion and alcohol use, sedentary life style, and tobacco use.
A survey of 990 noninstitutionalized persons 62 years of age and older was completed. Five life-style questions, three religious
questions, and patient demographic information were studied. Results and conclusions were clear. Persons who are married,
above the poverty level, non-white, and male are more likely to use alcohol. Subjects with sedentary life styles are more
likely to be older, single, non-white, and female. Smokers are more likely to be below the poverty line and non-white. Finally,
the relationship between religion and health risks seems minimal, possibly because of a selection bias. |
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