Comparison of health behaviors among single- and multiple-member households.

OBJECTIVE

To assess the differences in health behavior between multiple-member and single-member households by gender.

METHODS

Face-to-face household survey interviews were conducted. The relationship between health behaviors and living arrangement was assessed by adjusting for SES.

RESULTS

Women living alone exercised more and ate less food high in fat. More highly educated men were less likely to exercise 5 or more times a week than high school or less educated men.

CONCLUSIONS

By analyzing local data, a profile can be established to develop and implement appropriate public health programs aimed at these various target communities for effective intervention and healthy change in the community.