Health-Risk Behavior and the Type a Behavior Pattern

Abstract

Although the Type A pattern has been established as a risk factor for coronary heart disease, it is not clear whether the pattern is associated with other health-risk behaviors. 26 men and 59 women completed the student version of the Jenkins Activity Survey and a questionnaire concerning smoking, drinking, exercise, and seatbelt use. Type A behavior was not related to these behavioral risk factors. Smokers, however, reported using seatbelts less often than nonsmokers. In addition, men drank more and women exercised more.

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