Table 3.
Health status and lifestyle information of the study population (N = 108).
| Health status and lifestyle variables | Urban (n = 54) | Rural (n = 54) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | ||
| Continuous variables | ||
| Daily water intake (litre) | 1.7 (0.8) | 1.6 (0.7) |
| Categorical variables | Frequency, f (%) | |
| Health morbidity | ||
| Yes | 25 (46.3) | 29 (53.7) |
| No | 29 (53.7) | 25 (46.3) |
| Medicine intake (prescribed by a medical practitioner) | ||
| Yes | 21 (38.9) | 26 (48.1) |
| No | 33 (61.1) | 28 (51.9) |
| Physical activity level (based on MET value) | ||
| Low | 10 (18.5) | 8 (14.8) |
| Moderate | 29 (53.7) | 25 (46.3) |
| High | 15 (27.8) | 21 (38.9) |
| Smoking | ||
| Yes | 2 (3.7) | 9 (16.7) |
| No | 52 (96.3) | 45 (83.3) |
| Regular alcohol intake (at least once daily) | ||
| Yes | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| No | 54 (100.0) | 54 (100.0) |