Table 1. Participant’s characteristics for all three time points (T0-2).
| T0 (2007–08) | T1 (2010–11) | T2 (2012–13) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants [N] | 1197 | 357 | 271 |
| Age [years] | 24.2 (3.4) | 27.2 (3.4) | 29.2 (3.4) |
| BMI [kg/m2] | 24.5 (5.8) | 25.4 (6.0) | 25.7 (6.4) |
| Education [%] | |||
| High1 | 27 | 38 | 47 |
| Medium2 | 63 | 60 | 51 |
| Low3 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Marital status [%] | |||
| Married/living as married | 38 | 51 | 57 |
| Separated/divorced/widowed | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Never married | 59 | 46 | 40 |
| Children living with you [Yes; %] | 33 | 39 | 40 |
Note. T0 = baseline, T1 = 3 year follow-up, T2 = 5 year follow-up
1 High education level: university/postgraduate
2 Medium education level: Year 12/trade/certificate
3 Low education level: <Year 12