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Among workers over the age of 65 responding to the National Health Interview Survey, 20.9% can be classified as "risky persons" who report that they are current smokers, current risky drinkers and get no exercise. Only 4% can be classified as "healthy persons" who report that they do not currently smoke, are not risky drinkers, and do engage in regular leisure-time exercise. (Table III, p. 433)
Fleming, L. E., Lee, D. J., Martinez, A. J., Leblanc, W. G., McCollister, K. E., Bridges, K. C., et al. (2007). The health behaviors of the older US worker. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 50(6), 427-437.
"Using the nationally representative 1997-2003 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), self-reported current smoking, risky drinking and leisure-time physical activity behaviors of older workers (aged 65 and older) were compared with older non-workers. These behaviors were evaluated by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and occupation, as well as prototype ''healthy'' and ''risky'' persons."
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