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Demographic characteristics of the patients
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | |
| 25-35 | 5 (1.4) |
| 36-45 | 42 (12.0) |
| 46-55 | 114 (32.7) |
| >55 | 188 (43.9) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 152 (43.6) |
| Female | 197 (56.4) |
| Educational level (n=348) | |
| Illiterate | 161 (46.2) |
| Elementary school | 72 (20.7) |
| Intermediate school | 42 (12.1) |
| High school | 46 (13.2) |
| University/above | 27 (7.8) |
