Table 1.
Demographic characteristics (N = 1,457)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Age in years (mean ± SD) |
(58.1 ± 17.3) |
| <50 |
469 (32) |
| 50-64 |
406 (28) |
| 65+ |
582 (40) |
| Sex |
|
| Male |
552 (38) |
| Female |
905 (62) |
| Occupation |
|
| Healthcare worker |
98 (7) |
| Not a healthcare worker |
1,359 (93) |
| Education level |
|
| Elementary school |
102 (7) |
| Junior high school |
393 (27) |
| High school |
575 (40) |
| College |
291 (20) |
| University |
96 (7) |
| Family medical history |
|
| Hypertension |
550 (38) |
| Diabetes mellitus |
195 (13) |
| Stroke |
256 (18) |
| Myocardial infarction |
120 (8) |
| Personal medical history |
|
| Hypertension |
499 (34) |
| Diabetes |
167 (12) |
| Stroke |
32 (2) |
| Myocardial infarction |
35 (2) |
| Obesity (BMI > 25) |
293 (20) |
| Worries about |
|
| Hypertension |
800 (53) |
| Diabetes |
706 (49) |
| Salt preference |
|
| Prefers salty foods |
869 (60) |
| Dose not prefer salty foods |
588 (40) |
| Current lifestyle behaviors |
|
| Smoke |
241 (17) |
| Drink |
585 (40) |
| Regularly exercise |
578 (40) |
| Reducing salt intake |
796 (55) |
| Willingness to be tested | 726 (50) |
Note: SD = standard deviation, BMI = body mass index.