Leisure time physical activity scores, physical strenuousness of work, BMI, and the proportion of current smokers and those with chronic disease at baseline, by sex and occupational class
| Women (n = 183) Mean (SE) | Men (n = 346) Mean (SE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total exercise and housework activity | 2793.0 (92.1) | 2025.2 (72.7) |
| Vigorous exercise and housework activity | 135.7 (23.6) | 262.8 (22.0) |
| Physical strenuousness of work | 12.1 (0.19) | 12.0 (0.16) |
| BMI | 23.9 (0.27) | 24.6 (0.16) |
| Current smokers (yes, %) | 16.9 (0.03) | 26.7 (0.02) |
| Chronic disease (yes, %) | 33.9 (0.04) | 32.5 (0.03) |
| Grip strength (Kp) | 37.5 (0.34) | 62.1 (0.49) |
| White-collar (n = 258) Mean (SE) | Blue-collar (n = 271) Mean (SE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Results expressed as mean (SE). | ||
| Total exercise and housework activity | 2257.6 (80.3) | 2316.2 (87.3) |
| Vigorous exercise and housework activity | 264.5 (26.3) | 176.2 (20.8) |
| Physical strenuousness of work | 10.2 (0.14) | 13.8 (0.13) |
| BMI | 24.0 (0.19) | 24.6 (0.21) |
| Current smokers (yes, %) | 17.8 (0.02) | 28.7 (0.03) |
| Chronic disease (yes, %) | 26.7 (0.03) | 37.6 (0.03) |
| Grip strength (Kp) | 51.3 (0.84) | 55.7 (0.87) |