Table 1. Comparison of Baseline Characteristics Among Participants in an Individualized Lifestyle Intervention, Tianjin, China, 2008–2009a .
| Characteristic | Total (N = 273) | Early Group (n = 175) | Late Group (n = 98) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y, mean (standard deviation) | 60.6 (10.1) | 60.9 (10.2) | 60.1 (10.0) |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 119 (44) | 77 (44) | 42 (43) |
| Female | 154 (56) | 98 (56) | 56 (57) |
| Marital statusb | |||
| Married | 169 (92) | 130 (92) | 39 (95) |
| Other | 14 (8) | 12 (8) | 2 (4) |
| Educationb | |||
| Primary school or lower | 8 (5) | 7 (5) | 1 (2) |
| Middle or high school | 115 (63) | 87 (62) | 28 (68) |
| College or university | 59 (32) | 47 (33) | 12 (29) |
| Occupational statusb | |||
| Employed | 61 (34) | 49 (35) | 12 (31) |
| Retired | 116 (64) | 90 (63) | 26 (67) |
| Other | 4 (2) | 3 (2) | 1 (3) |
| Diabetes | 147 (54) | 94 (54) | 53 (54) |
| Hypertension | 185 (68) | 124 (71) | 61 (62) |
a
All variables are reported as n (%), unless otherwise noted. All P values for comparison between the early and late groups were > .05.
b
Number of missing values: marital status, 90; education, 91; and occupational status, 92.