Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the study population.
| Characteristic | Control subjects (n = 245) | Hookah smokers (n = 245) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 48.49 | 48.28 | 0.341 | |
| Sex | Male | 49.8% | 60.4% | 0.078 |
| Female | 50.2% | 39.6% | ||
| Educational status | Illiterate | 8.5% | 46.2% | 0.001 |
| Primary school | 21.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Secondary school | 24.6% | 13.7% | ||
| High school | 29.1% | 8.2% | ||
| University degrees | 16.6% | 7.1% | ||
| Marital status | Single | 13.8% | 5.9% | 0.001 |
| Married | 78.4% | 84.2% | ||
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.9% | ||
| Working status | Unemployed | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.001 |
| Working | 58.6% | 41.8% | ||
| Housekeeper | 24.3% | 36.1% | ||
| Retired | 15.3% | 20.9% | ||