Table 2. Univariate analysis for glycemic levels, sociodemographic variables and lifestyle habits in the adult population (18-59 years of age) of Bambuí, 1997.
| Variable | Fasting glucose (mg/dl) | Diabetes | Chi-squared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 109 | 110-125 | p | ||
| n = 751 | n= 46 | n = 19 | ||
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 431 | 16 | 11 | 9.1155 |
| Male | 323 | 30 | 8 | 0.010 |
| Age group (years) | ||||
| 18-29 | 264 | 6 | 0 | |
| 30-39 | 211 | 7 | 2 | 40.2298 |
| 40-49 | 164 | 15 | 7 | 0.000 |
| 50-59 | 112 | 18 | 10 | |
| Skin color | ||||
| White | 394 | 30 | 6 | 6.3085 |
| Non-white | 357 | 16 | 13 | 0.043 |
| Education (years) | ||||
| 0 | 47 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1-3 | 118 | 17 | 5 | 23.0123 |
| 4-7 | 293 | 15 | 6 | 0.001 |
| 8+ | 293 | 12 | 4 | |
| Head of family | ||||
| No | 439 | 17 | 10 | 8.381 |
| Yes | 312 | 29 | 9 | 0.015 |
| Daily physical activity | ||||
| Sedentary | 668 | 33 | 15 | 13.3378 |
| Light/moderate | 83 | 13 | 4 | 0.001 |