Table 1. Sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics of the study population.
| Total (N = 144) | Men (N = 77) | Women (N = 67) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, (years), mean ± SD | 52.5 ± 8.8 | 53.9 ± 7.3 | 51.0 ± 10.0 |
| Marital status, n (%) | |||
| Single/separated/divorced/widow | 39 (27.1) | 17 (22.1) | 22 (33.8) |
| Married/Informal married | 105 (72.9) | 60 (77.9) | 45 (67.2) |
| Educational level, n (%) | |||
| Primary | 24 (16.7) | 12 (15.6) | 12 (17.9) |
| Secondary | 74 (51.4) | 39 (50.7) | 35 (52.2) |
| University | 46 (31.9) | 26 (33.8) | 20 (29.9) |
| Anthropometry, mean ± SD | |||
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 29.5 ± 4.2 | 29.3 ± 3.4 | 29.7 ± 4.9 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 94.9 ± 10.2 | 98 ± 8.4 | 91.4 ± 10.9 |
| Nutritional status (BMI, Kg/m2), n (%) | |||
| Normal | 17 (11.8) | 8(10.4) | 9(13.4) |
| Overweight | 65 (45.1) | 35 (45.5) | 30 (44.8) |
| Obese | 62 (43.1) | 34 (44.1) | 28 (41.8) |