Cigarette smoking is associated with unhealthy patterns of food consumption, physical activity, sleep impairment, and alcohol drinking in Chinese male adults

Lockdowns to contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 have disrupted routines and behaviors, which could lead to a worsening of lifestyle and an increase in the burden of non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to describe the changes in physical activity, diet, alcohol drinking, and cigarette smoking during lockdown. A self-administered online survey addressing adults living in a province in northern Italy was advertised through websites and social media. Citizens could access the survey in anonymity from 4 May until 15 June 2020. A total of 1826 adults completed the survey, with a worsening of physical activity (35.1%), diet (17.6%), alcohol drinking (12.5%), and cigarette smoking (7.7%) reported. In contrast, 33.5% reported an improvement in diet, 12.6% in alcohol drinking, 5.3% in physical activity and 4.1% in cigarette smoking. Female sex, young adult age, suspension of work activity, and symptoms of psychological distress were the factors associated with a greater likelihood of change, which was frequently for the worse. Lockdown had an impact on lifestyle, with some net beneficial effects on diet and mostly negative effects on physical activity. Public health measures should be implemented to avoid long-term negative effects of the lockdown, supporting individuals more prone to change for the worse.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SEX AND PLACE OF RESIDENCE AS DETERMINANTS OF SMOKING AND ALCOHOL DRINKING AMONG YOUTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE 1ST YEAR OF STUDY SHORT TITLE: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DRUGS AMONG YOUTH

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0010.0929 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (76) ◽

pp. 71-78

Author(s):

Izabela Pruska ◽

Robert Szeklicki

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cigarette Smoking ◽

Alcohol Drinking ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Short Version ◽

First Year ◽

Drinking Alcohol ◽

Before And After ◽

Activity Questionnaire

The aim of the study was to determine the significance of relationships between physical activity, selected demographic factors (gender and place of living) and the frequency of cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking among youth before and after the first year of study. Material and methods. In the study participated youth beginning their education at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (Poland). The study was conducted twice: before and after the first year of study. Physical activity was determined by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ - short version). Information about sex, place of living, frequency of smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol were collected using a questionnaire. Results. After the first year of study the percentage of smokers and drinkers did not change significantly. In both study periods significantly greater (p&amp;lt;0.001) percentage of men than women declare regular smoking and drinking alcohol. Physical activity does not differentiated significantly cigarette smoking and drinking alcohol. Place of living only in case of women is significant (p&amp;lt;0.05): a greater percentage of women living in larger cities regularly smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol. Conclusions. The beginning of higher education and related lifestyle changes did not differentiate significantly habits of young people in cigarette smoking and drinking alcohol after the first year of studies. Physical activity does not differentiate significantly the frequency of smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol by men and women. Men declared more frequently regular smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. A larger proportion of regular smokers and drinkers were found among women living in major cities

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Patterns of cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking among Canadian adults with cancer in a contemporary national cohort

Journal of Cancer Survivorship ◽

10.1007/s11764-021-00992-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Omar Abdel-Rahman

Keyword(s):

Cigarette Smoking ◽

Alcohol Drinking ◽

National Cohort

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Changes of Physical Activity and Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in Adolescents from Different Countries during Covid-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12082289 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 2289 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

María Belén Ruíz-Roso ◽

Patricia de Carvalho Padilha ◽

Diana C. Matilla-Escalante ◽

Paola Brun ◽

Natalia Ulloa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Latin America ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Processed Foods ◽

Processed Food ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consumption Data ◽

Food Consumption Data

Aim: to describe physical activity and ultra-processed foods consumption, their changes and sociodemographic predictors among adolescents from countries in Europe (Italy and Spain) and Latin America (Brazil, Chile, and Colombia) during the SARS-CoV-2-pandemic period. Methods: Cross-sectional study via web survey. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and weekly ultra-processed food consumption data were used. To compare the frequencies of physical activity status with sociodemographic variables, a multinomial logistic and a multiple logistic regression for habitual ultra-processed foods was performed. In final models, p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Sample of 726 adolescents, mostly females (59.6%) aged 16–19 years old (54.3%). Adolescents from Latin America presented odds ratio (OR) 2.98 (CI 95% 1.80–4.94) of being inactive and those whose mothers had higher level of education were less active during lockdown [OR 0.40 (CI 95% 0.20–0.84)]. The habitual ultra-processed consumption was also high during this period in all countries, and more prevalent in Latin America. Conclusion: A higher prevalence of inactivity was observed in this population, but reductions of physical activity and habitual ultra-processed consumption during the pandemic were more pronounced in Latin America. Our findings reinforce the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle, i.e., exercise and diet, during periods of social isolation.

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Injury Occurrence and Return to Dance in Professional Ballet: Prospective Analysis of Specific Correlates

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16050765 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 765 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bozidar Novosel ◽

Damir Sekulic ◽

Mia Peric ◽

Miran Kondric ◽

Petra Zaletel

Keyword(s):

Cigarette Smoking ◽

Alcohol Drinking ◽

Illicit Drugs ◽

Educational Status ◽

Related Factors ◽

Ballet Dancers ◽

Injury Occurrence ◽

One Year ◽

Gender Specific ◽

Injury Status

Professional ballet is a highly challenging art, but studies have rarely examined factors associated with injury status in ballet professionals. This study aimed to prospectively examine gender-specific correlates of injury occurrence and time-off from injury in professional ballet dancers over a one-year period. The participants were 99 professional ballet dancers (41 males and 58 females). Variables included: (i) predictors: sociodemographic data (age, educational status), ballet-related factors (i.e., experience in ballet, ballet status), cigarette smoking, alcohol drinking, and consumption of illicit drugs; and (ii) outcomes: injury occurrence and time-off from injury. Participants were questioned on predictors at the beginning of the season, while data on outcomes were collected continuously once per month over the study period. Dancers reported total of 196 injuries (1.9 injuries (95% CI: 1.6–2.3) per dancer in average), corresponding to 1.4 injuries per 1000 dance-hours (95% CI: 1.1–1.7). In females, cigarette smoking was a predictor of injury occurrence in females (OR: 4.33, 95% CI: 1.05–17.85). Alcohol drinking was a risk factor for absence from dance in females (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.01–4.21) and males (OR: 1.21, 95% CI: 1.05–3.41). Less experienced dancers were more absent from dance as a result of injury than their more experienced peers (Mann-Whitney Z: 2.02, p < 0.04). Ballet dancers and their managers should be aware of the findings of this study to make informed decisions on their behavior (dancers) or to initiate specific programs aimed at the prevention of substance use and misuse in this profession (managers).

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