Table 2.
General characteristics of the 50 urban and rural sub - study participants
| Urban (n = 25) | Rural (n = 25) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (SD) | 57 (12) | 51 (15) | 0.10 |
| Mean wealth index (SD) | 311 (41) | 124 (16) | <0.001 |
| % male (n) | 52 (13) | 52 (13) | - |
| Average BMI in kg/m2, mean (SD) | 26.9 (4.7) | 25.2 (4.4) | 0.18 |
| BMI Categoriesa | 0.30 | ||
| % underweight, (n) | 0 (0) | 4 (1) | |
| % normal weight, (n) | 44 (11) | 48 (12) | |
| % overweight, (n) | 32 (8) | 40 (10) | |
| % obese, (n) | 24 (6) | 8 (2) |
aBMI categories defined by World Health Organization; underweight (BMI ≤ 18.5 kg/m2); normal weight (18.5 kg/m2 ≥ BMI ≤ 24.9 kg/m2); overweight (25 kg/m2 ≥ BMI ≤ 29.9 kg/m2); obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2)