Determinants of Television Watching among People in China / 中国慢性病预防与控制

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the determinants of television viewing among people in China,and to provide basic information for developing intervention strategies.Methods The data of 66 601 subjects aged 6 years and over(male 32 254,female 34 347) on television viewing from 2002 China National Nutrition and Health Survey was used.Results The prevalence of watching TV 2h and over among Chinese residents was 60.6%.Female had a decreased likelihood of watching TV 2h and over(adjusted odds ratio,AOR 0.78).Children aged 13～17 years had a decreased likelihood of watching TV 2 h and over(AOR 0.71) compared with younger children,however,adults had an increased likelihood(AOR 1.34 for 18~44 yr,1.16 for 45～59 yr,1.04 for 60 yr and over).Light intense occupations were associated with an increased likelihood of watching TV 2 h and over(AOR 7.18).Higher family income had an increased likelihood of watching TV 2 h and over(AOR 1.12,1.07).Highest education level was associated with a decreased likelihood of watching TV 2h and over(AOR 0.91).Engaging in exercise was associated with a decreased likelihood of watching TV 2h and over(AOR 0.74).Conclusion Age,gender,socioeconomic status and exercise can influence the time spending on TV among Chinese residents.