| Literature DB >> 4051073 |
Abstract
Cross-sectional physical health practice and health care utilization data from the 1977 National Health Interview Survey were analyzed. After adjusting for the effects of age, sex, race, income, education, and marital status, there were significant relationships between hours of sleep and both doctor visits and hospital days; increased physical activity was associated with fewer doctor visits. Prospective intervention studies are needed to determine whether changes in health practices will lead to decreased utilization.Mesh:
Year: 1985 PMID: 4051073 PMCID: PMC1646693 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.75.11.1329
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Public Health ISSN: 0090-0036 Impact factor: 9.308