Table (1). Demographic characteristics, medical history and family history of respondents.
| Percentage distribution of respondents | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Number of respondents | 1,804 | 980 |
| Age-group: | ||
| < 30 years | 20.3 | 18.8 |
| 30 – 39 years | 25.2 | 30.4 |
| 40 – 49 years | 22.8 | 25.0 |
| 50 – 59 years | 18.1 | 17.7 |
| ≥ 60 years | 13.7 | 8.2 |
| Marital status: | ||
| Married | 70.4 | 58.7 |
| Divorced | 14.4 | 22.2 |
| Widowed | 0.3 | 5.0 |
| Single (never married) | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Education (highest level of schooling): | ||
| Primary school | 20.6 | 41.7 |
| Preparatory school | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Secondary school | 27.1 | 14.4 |
| University degree | 34.4 | 26.4 |
| Other (professional diploma, etc.) | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Respondents suffering from a chronic disease: | ||
| Hypertension | 14.2 | 19.8 |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 26.9 | 29.9 |
| Coronary artery disease | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Family history of diabetes mellitus: | ||
| Mother has diabetes mellitus | 27.0 | 36.3 |
| Father has diabetes mellitus | 17.6 | 16.7 |