Table 3 Definitions of the ideal and practical scenarios for each lifestyle factor
Ideal scenario | Practical scenario | Alternative scenario | |
|---|---|---|---|
Smoking | It is assumed that all people who currently smoke in the target age group will quit smoking. | It is assumed that the prevalence of current smoking in the target age group will reduce to 20% (only in men). | It is assumed that the whole population never smoke. |
Alcohol intake* | It is assumed that all people with excessive alcohol use in the target age group will become moderate drinkers. | -- | It is assumed that all people with excessive alcohol use in the whole population will become non-daily drinkers. |
Physical activity | It is assumed that all individuals in the target age group will increase their physical activity by 4 MET-h/d for those under 65 and 2 MET-h/d for those aged 65 or older. | It is assumed that all individuals in the target age group will increase their physical activity by 2 MET-h/d for those under 65 and 1 MET-h/d for those aged 65 or older. | -- |
Dietary habits | It is assumed that all individuals in the target age group will (1) eat 200 g more fresh fruits per day (2) eat 50 g more fish/seafood per day | It is assumed that all individuals in the target age group will (1) eat 100 g more fresh fruits per day (2) eat 20 g more fish/seafood per day | -- |
