Figure 1. GMT by age group in pre-pandemic and post-pandemic period.

In the six age groups in the pre-pandemic sample the GMT ranged from 5.8 to 7.9. GMT in those aged 18 to 29 years (7.9) in comparison to those 30 years of age and older (5.9) was significantly higher. When comparing pre- and post-pandemic results, age groups 18–29, 30–39 and 40–49 had significant increase in GMT with highest increase in the age group 18–29 years.