Table 1.
socio-demographic and BMI Status of participants
| Variable | Frequency (n=1490) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 10-13 | 590 | 39.6 |
| 14-16 | 504 | 33.8 |
| 17-19 | 396 | 26.6 |
| Mean age ±SD | 14.39±2.79 | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 744 | 49.9 |
| Female | 746 | 50.1 |
| Socioeconomic Status | ||
| Upper class (I and II) | 649 | 43.6 |
| Middle class (III) | 545 | 36.6 |
| Lower class (IV and V) | 296 | 19.8 |
| Body Mass Index (BMI Z score) | ||
| Thin (<-2SD) | 88 | 5.9 |
| Normal(≥-2SD-≤+1SD) | 1245 | 83 |
| Overweight (> + 1 SD - ≤ + 2 SD) 1 | 32 | 8.9 |
| Obese (> + 2 SD) | 25 | 1.7 |
BMI- Body Mass Index, SD: Standard Deviation