Perhaps surprisingly, the study found no statistically significant association between
living alone and the majority of the health-related behaviours examined. Older people living
alone were more likely to report unhealthy behaviours, but there were statistically significant
associations in only two areas. Those living alone were 2.73 times more likely to use alcohol,
and 2.48 times more likely to report difficulties in managing stressful life events than those
living with a caregiver.