Table 1. Distribution of the study samples according to sex and age.
| GNHIES 1990–92 | GNHIES 1997–99 | GNHIES 2008–11 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–92 | 1997–99 | 2008–11 | ||
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n | |
| Total sample | 7466 | 5825 | 5375 | 18666 |
| Study sample | 7382 | 5603 | 5073 | 18058 |
| Men | 3594 (48.7) | 2742 (48.9) | 2380 (46.9) | 8716 |
| Age | ||||
| 25–34 | 922 (25.7) | 614 (22.4) | 378 (15.9) | 1914 |
| 35–44 | 839 (23.3) | 698 (25.5) | 455 (19.3) | 1992 |
| 45–54 | 905 (25.2) | 578 (21.1) | 634 (26.6) | 2117 |
| 55–69 | 928 (25.8) | 852 (31.1) | 913 (38.4) | 2693 |
| Women | 3788 (51.3) | 2861 (51.1) | 2693 (53.1) | 9342 |
| Age | ||||
| 25–34 | 1022 (27.0) | 646 (22.6) | 410 (15.2) | 2078 |
| 35–44 | 856 (22.6) | 720 (25.2) | 536 (19.9) | 2112 |
| 45–54 | 883 (23.3) | 587 (20.5) | 755 (28.0) | 2225 |
| 55–69 | 1027 (27.1) | 908 (31.7) | 992 (36.8) | 2927 |