Table 2 Knowledge and practice of healthy behavior.

From: Knowledge and practice of healthy behaviors for dementia and stroke prevention in a United States cohort

Risk factor

Knowledge that a risk factor is important

N = (%)

Practicing healthy behavior

N = (%)

Alcohol use

1183 (85.0%)

1027 (73.8%)

Healthy diet

1332 (95.7%)

575 (41.3%)

Smoking

1307 (93.9%)

1140 (81.9%)

Consistent Physical activity

1314 (94.7%)

508 (36.5%)

Regular Sleep schedule

1326 (95.3%)

455 (32.7%)

Manageable Stress

1318 (94.7%)

631 (45.3%)

Presence of social relationship

990 (71.1%)

889 (63.9%)

Purpose in life

978 (70.3%)

903 (64.9%)

  1. Knowledge and practices of healthy behavior. N denotes the number of participants. % the percentage.