Table 1.
Personal and demographic characteristics of the participants stratified by districts
| Adilabad district | Mahbubnagar district | Total | p Value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | ||||
| 40–49 | 1424 (47.9) | 1247 (42.9) | 2671 (45.4) | <0.01 |
| 50–59 | 796 (26.8) | 732 (25.2) | 1528 (26.0) | 0.166 |
| 60–69 | 526 (17.7) | 605 (20.8) | 1131 (19.2) | <0.01 |
| 70 and above | 228 (7.7) | 323 (11.1) | 551 (9.4) | <0.01 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 1356 (45.6) | 1367 (47.0) | 2723 (46.3) | 0.272 |
| Female | 1618 (54.4) | 1540 (53.0) | 3158 (53.7) | |
| Education level | ||||
| No education | 2604 (87.6) | 2220 (76.4) | 4824 (82.0) | <0.01 |
| Any education | 370 (12.4) | 687 (23.6) | 1057 (18.0) | |
| Total | 2974 (100.0) | 2907 (100.0) | 5881 (100.0) | |
*Significance test comparing the proportions in Adilabad and Mahbubnagar districts.