Table 1. Baseline information on the participants.
| Sample characteristics | Male (n=1,699) | Female (n=295) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yearsa | 49.3 (5.8) | 50.5 (5.8) | |
| Baseline BMI, kg/m2 a | 26.6 (3.0) | 29.2 (3.9) | |
| Obesity,b % | 69.9 | 91.9 | |
| Baseline WC, cm a | 92.5 (6.7) | 96.7 (7.5) | |
| Abdominal obesity,c % | 98.7 | 92.9 | |
| Smoking history, % | |||
| Yes | 51.0 | 26.4 | |
| No | 49.0 | 73.6 | |
| Pre-intervention action history, % | |||
| Yes | 28.4 | 28.1 | |
| No | 71.6 | 71.9 |
BMI, body mass index; BW reduction history, body weight reduction history; WC, waist circumference.
a
Mean (standard deviation)
b
Obesity: BMI ≥25 kg/m2.
c
Abdominal obesity: WC ≥85 cm in males or ≥90 cm in females.