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Characteristics of the study population (n = 1540)
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1062 | 69.1 |
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 56.7 (11.0) | |
| Median (range) | 60 (25–84) | |
| Geographic area | ||
| Northern Italy | 695 | 45.1 |
| Central Italy | 401 | 26.0 |
| Southern Italy | 444 | 28.8 |
| Professional category | ||
| Family pediatrician | 1157 | 76.4 |
| Hospital pediatrician | 201 | 13.3 |
| University pediatrician | 14 | 0.9 |
| Resident | 47 | 3.1 |
| Other | 96 | 6.3 |
| Years of experience | ||
| < 5y | 270 | 18.3 |
| 5-10y | 130 | 8.8 |
| 10-20y | 233 | 15.8 |
| >20y | 841 | 57.1 |
