Baseline characteristics of participants included in the analysis in comparison with those excluded because of missing data on health outcomes
| Characteristic | No. (%)* | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study participants n =5100 | Excluded participants n =1499 | ||
| Age, yr, mean ± SD | 51.3 ± 5.3 | 51.4 ± 5.1 | 0.5† |
| Female sex | 1506 (29.5) | 579 (38.6) | < 0.001‡ |
| Married or living with someone | 3963 (77.7) | 1118 (74.6) | 0.01‡ |
| University degree or higher | 1274 (25.0) | 303 (20.2) | 0.001‡ |
| Never smoked | 2500 (49.0) | 722 (48.2) | 0.6‡ |
| Moderate consumption of alcohol | 3271 (64.1) | 912 (60.8) | 0.02‡ |
| Physically active | 2602 (51.0) | 721 (48.1) | 0.05‡ |
| Daily consumption of fruits and vegetables | 3200 (62.7) | 884 (59.0) | 0.01‡ |