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Table 5 Self-reported lifestyle changes in Michigan, USA

From: Lifestyle changes of Japanese people on overseas assignment in Michigan, USA

Compared to life in Japan:

N = 108

Participants responding

n

Much/somewhat more

n (%)

Almost the same

n (%)

Somewhat/much less

n (%)

Calorie intake

107

71 (65)

30 (28)

6 (6)

Hours with family

104

65 (63)

29 (28)

10 (10)

Body weight

107

60 (56)

32 (30)

15 (14)

Overtime work

64

21 (33)

23 (36)

20 (31)

Snacking between meals

103

34 (33)

67 (65)

2 (2)

Physical exercise

108

30 (30)

32 (30)

46 (43)

Working hours (includes housework)

105

30 (29)

44 (42)

31 (30)

Alcohol consumption

81

23 (28)

45 (56)

13 (13)

Number of vacation days

81

23 (28)

32 (40)

26 (32)

Number of sick/family days

67

14 (21)

27 (40)

26 (39)

Number of cigarettes

22

3 (14)

10 (48)

9 (43)

Number of office visits to a doctor

103

5 (5)

64 (62)

34 (33)

Chronic medical problem(s)

24

3 (13)

14 (58)

7 (29)