Hong Kong Med J 2014;20(Suppl 6):S16-9
Effect of lifestyle factors on risk of mortality associated with influenza in elderly people
CM Wong, WM Chan, L Yang, KP Chan, HK Lai, TQ Thach, LM Ho, TH Lam, JSM Peiris
School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
1. Never-smokers had significantly lower risk of all- cause and cardiorespiratory mortality secondary to influenza than ex-smokers and current- smokers.
2. Regular and moderate exercisers had lower risk of all-cause and cardiorespiratory mortality secondary to influenza than those who had a sedentary lifestyle.
3. Consuming less alcohol was not associated with reduced mortality risk associated with influenza.
4. Community-dwelling older people in Hong Kong should be encouraged to maintain a healthy life style in order to lower the mortality risk from influenza infection.
2. Regular and moderate exercisers had lower risk of all-cause and cardiorespiratory mortality secondary to influenza than those who had a sedentary lifestyle.
3. Consuming less alcohol was not associated with reduced mortality risk associated with influenza.
4. Community-dwelling older people in Hong Kong should be encouraged to maintain a healthy life style in order to lower the mortality risk from influenza infection.