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Investigation Of Population Heterogeneity Of Diet Use Among Middle-Aged Australians, Wei C. Wang, Anthony Worsley, Everada G. Cunningham, Wendy Hunter
Investigation Of Population Heterogeneity Of Diet Use Among Middle-Aged Australians, Wei C. Wang, Anthony Worsley, Everada G. Cunningham, Wendy Hunter
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The purpose of the study was to determine patterns of diet use among middle-aged Australian men and women and the relationships between these different usage patterns and demographic characteristics, health status and health habits. A cross-sectional mail survey was conducted among a random sample of 2975 people aged 40–71 years in Victoria, Australia. A total of 1031 usable questionnaires were obtained which included information about the use of diets (e.g. low-fat and low-salt) during the past 3 months along with demographic information, health status and health habits. Based on the responses about the use of thirteen diets for both sexes, …
Rtds In Australia: Expensive Designer Drinks Or Cheap Rocket Fuel?, Sandra C. Jones, Lance Barrie
Rtds In Australia: Expensive Designer Drinks Or Cheap Rocket Fuel?, Sandra C. Jones, Lance Barrie
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Introduction and Aims. The ready-to-drink (RTD) market is growing rapidly, and this product category has been shown to be particularly appealing to young drinkers. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the range and availability of RTDs available in New South Wales (NSW) (including metropolitan, regional and rural areas), with a particular focus on the variations in alcohol content and pricing. Design and Methods. A total of 52 alcohol outlet audits were conducted across nine locations, including metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales. Trained auditors recorded the RTDs for sale in each outlet, including …
Relationships Between Self-Rated Health, Quality Of Life And Sleep Duration In Middle Aged And Elderly Australians, Christopher A. Magee, Peter Caputi, Don Iverson
Relationships Between Self-Rated Health, Quality Of Life And Sleep Duration In Middle Aged And Elderly Australians, Christopher A. Magee, Peter Caputi, Don Iverson
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Objective: To determine whether sleep duration is associated with self-rated health and quality of life in adults residing in New South Wales, Australia. Methods: Cross-sectional data from the 45 and Up Study were used. Sleep duration, self-rated health, quality of life and other health-related variables were assessed using a self-report questionnaire. Multi-nomial logistic regression models were used to examine whether sleep duration predicted self-rated health and quality of life. Results: The sample included 63,408 adults aged 45–95 years. After controlling for a range of covariates, (OR = 1.49, 95% CI 1.31–1.70), 6 h sleep (OR = 1.28, …