Beyond the code-and-count analysis of tutoring dialogues

Abstract

The health behaviors score was negatively associated with the cancer SMR in women (<i>β</i> = -0.968, <i>p</i> = 0.011). For other causes, no significant association was found for either sex. A greater proportion of those who never smoked (<i>β</i> = -0.780, <i>p</i> = 0.016) and those who had a higher quality diet (<i>β</i> = -0.703, <i>p</i> = 0.048) were associated with lower cancer SMR in women. Women's intake of some micronutrients, particularly fruits, was higher than men. This study suggests that a combination of health behaviors, especially never smoking and high-quality diet intake are associated with lower cancer SMR in women and could be helpful in prolonging life expectancy.