Table 2.
Dietary patterns and grip strength by residential areas.
| Factors | Total (n = 2065) | Rural Area (n = 655) | Urban Area (n = 629) | Metropolitan Area (n = 781) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary patterns | Cluster One | 949 (45.9) | 243 (36.7) | 294 (43.8) | 412 (53.2) | <0.001 |
| Cluster Two | 271 (13.4) | 80 (12.9) | 91 (14.7) | 100 (12.9) | ||
| Cluster Three | 845 (40.6) | 332 (50.4) | 244 (41.5) | 269 (33.9) | ||
| Grip strength | Poor | 500 (24.0) | 186 (29.1) | 158 (25.6) | 156 (19.8) | 0.009 |
| Robust | 1565 (76.0) | 469 (70.9) | 471 (74.4) | 625 (80.2) | ||
Values are presented as numbers (%). p values were determined by chi-square test. Cluster One: diet dominant in fruits and fish; Cluster Two: diet dominant in meats; Cluster Three: diet dominant in white rice and kimchi.