Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample population (n = 298)
| Characteristic | n | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 298 | |
| Age (years) (median, IQR) | 45 (35–55) | |
| Systolic BP (median, IQR) | 110 (100–120) | |
| Diastolic BP (median, IQR) | 70 (60–80) | |
| BMI (kg/m2) (median, IQR) | 20.54 (18.73–22.89) | |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mg%, median, IQR) | 88 (81–95) | |
| Age group, years | ||
| 30–40 | 116 | 38.93 |
| 40–50 | 66 | 22.15 |
| 50–60 | 64 | 21.48 |
| >65 | 52 | 17.45 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 122 | 40.94 |
| Female | 176 | 59.06 |
| Race | ||
| Karen | 298 | 100 |
| Education | ||
| School education | 27 | 9.31 |
| No school education | 263 | 90.69 |
| Occupation | ||
| Farmers | 262 | 87.92 |
| Daily wage earner | 13 | 4.36 |
| Government service | 1 | 0.35 |
| Housewife | 10 | 3.36 |
| Unknown | 12 | 4.03 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; IQR, interquartile range.