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Table 3 Lifestyle of the subjects by family structure

From: Family structure and health, how companionship acts as a buffer against ill health

  

Alone (n = 29)

Couple (n = 58)

Nuclear family (n = 190)

Extended family (n = 109)

  

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

Regular meals

Breakfast

18

62.1

52

89.7

151

79.5

96

88.1

 

Lunch

25

86.2

57

98.3

184

96.8

108

99.1

 

Supper

27

93.1

58

100

186

98.4

102

93.6

Smoking Status

Current Smoker

17

58.6

19

32.8

62

32.6

38

34.9

Regular drinker

> 2 days/week

18

62.1

25

43.1

66

34.7

45

41.3

Regular exercise

 

8

27.6

29

50

83

43.7

44

40.4

Healthy eating habits

 

12

41.4

44

75.9

123

64.7

70

64.2

  1. Regular drinker – those who drink alcohol more than 2 days a week