Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the sample, organised by baseline mean TV viewing time
| Total sample (n = 6090) | <2 hrs/d (n = 622) | 2 < 4 hrs/d (n = 2077) | 4 < 6 hrs/d (n = 1672) | ≥ 6 hrs/d (n = 1718) | Test for difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean [SD] years) | 64.9 ± 8.9 | 63.6 ± 8.9 | 64.4 ± 8.9 | 65.5 ± 9.0 | 65.3 ± 8.9 | F = 10.12*** |
| Men | 45.2 | 53.4 | 47.7 | 42.4 | 41.4 | χ2 = 37.58*** |
| Lowest social status‡ | 36.7 | 17.8 | 26.2 | 39.8 | 54.0 | χ2 = 510.22*** |
| Depressive symptoms | 11.7 | 9.5 | 8.1 | 12.1 | 16.4 | χ2 = 68.55*** |
| Disability | 20.9 | 14.6 | 15.5 | 21.5 | 29.6 | χ2 = 134.62*** |
| Chronic illness | 52.0 | 45.0 | 48.3 | 54.2 | 57.1 | χ2 = 44.76*** |
| Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) | 31.2 | 18.3 | 26.4 | 34.0 | 39.2 | χ2 = 169.58*** |
| Physically inactive† | 17.8 | 9.0 | 13.3 | 19.9 | 25.0 | χ2 = 216.26*** |
| Current smokers | 12.1 | 6.0 | 10.2 | 11.7 | 18.0 | χ2 = 88.88*** |
Data presented are percentages unless otherwise stated.
†Defined as no moderate or vigorous activity on a weekly basis.
‡Defined as routine/manual occupations.
***p < .001.