Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of patients served in five community pharmacies in Southern India
| Socio-economic characteristics | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | ||
| <5 5.1–15 15.1–25 25.1–35 35.1–45 45.1–55 55.1–65 65.1–75 >75.1 |
110 73 162 429 116 79 67 12 4 |
10.5 6.9 15.4 40.8 11.0 7.5 6.4 1.1 0.4 |
| Sex | ||
| Male Female |
447 605 |
42.5 57.5 |
| Educational Status | ||
| <SSLC SSLC HSC Diploma UG PG Unknown/Nil |
217 89 112 30 423 70 111 |
20.6 8.5 10.6 2.9 40.2 6.7 10.6 |
| BMI | ||
| <18.5 18.5–24.9 25–29.9 30–34.9 >34.9 |
75 345 372 198 62 |
7.1 32.8 35.4 18.8 5.9 |
SSLC secondary school leaving certificate, HSC higher secondary certificate, UG under graduate, PG post graduate