Gender differences in risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Argentina and Chile (2009-2010)

ABSTRACT:
Aim: The aim of this study is to compare gender differences in risk and protection factors (tobacco, alcohol, diet and physical activity) for non-communicable diseases in Argentina and Chile, in 2009-2010.
Methods: Data sources used are “Second National Risk Factors Survey 2009” (Argentina) and “National Health Survey 2009-2010” (Chile) to analyze risk and protection factors like dependent variables for non-communicable diseases. Both age-standardized and crude prevalence rates for each behavior risk factor are calculated for men and women according to education level and marital status. We use logistic regression to estimate odds ratio (ORs) and corresponding 95 percent confidence intervals to indicate the link between gender and behavior risk factors adjusting by age group, education level and marital status.
Expected findings: We expect to find not only gender differences in behavioral risk between Argentina and Chile, but also within each country and due educational and generational differences.