Table 1 Frequency of health behaviours in 9151 Australian women aged 62–67 years (1946–1951 Cohort), 8200 Australian women aged 31–36 years (1973–1978 Cohort), and 11,344 Australian women aged 19–25 years (1989–1995 Cohort), in % of all women in the respective cohort. NA = Not assessed
Variable | 1946–1951 Cohort | 1973–1978 Cohort | 1989–1995 Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|
Consulting with naturopath/herbalist | 7.3 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
Smoking (≥weekly) | 4.8 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
Alcohol use (high risk/risky drinking) | 6.0 | 4.4 | 2.9 |
Marijuana use (last 12 months) | NA | 9.2 | 28.8 |
Illicit drug use (last 12 months) | NA | 6.1 | 16.5 |
Physically active (≥moderate) | 61.5 | 49.8 | 68.8 |
Vegetarian/vegan diet | 2.0 | 3.8 | 8.7 |