Table 2.
Characteristics of the study population
| Participants’ characteristics | Women (n = 880) | Men (n = 777) |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Education | ||
| Basic education (ISCED level 1 + 2) | 151 (17.8) | 30 (4.1) |
| Specialized education (ISCED level 3 + 4) | 381 (44.9) | 235 (31.8) |
| Advanced education (ISCED level ≥ 5) | 316 (37.3) | 474 (64.1) |
| Body-mass-index (kg/m2) | ||
| Underweight (< 18.5) | 9 (1.0) | 0 |
| Normal weight (18.5 - < 25) | 364 (41.6) | 211 (27.2) |
| Overweight (25 - < 30) | 321 (36.7) | 394 (50.7) |
| Obesity (≥ 30) | 181 (20.7) | 172 (22.1) |
| Self-rated health | ||
| Bad | 14 (1.7) | 10 (1.4) |
| Less good | 126 (15.0) | 86 (11.6) |
| Good | 492 (58.7) | 417 (56.4) |
| Very good | 175 (20.9) | 197 (26.6) |
| Excellent | 31 (3.7) | 30 (4.1) |
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Age (years) | 69.6 (2.9) | 69.5 (2.8) |
| Body weight (kg) | 70.4 (12.8) | 85.8 (13.5) |
| Body height (cm) | 162.8 (6.6) | 176.5 (6.8) |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 88.2 (12.3) | 100.1 (11.8) |
| Handgrip strength (kg) | 25.2 (5.1) | 42.0 (7.8) |
| 30s-chair stand test (n in 30s) | 12.9 (3.0) | 13.4 (3.0) |
| 2 min-step test (n in 2 min) | 84.7 (17.7) | 87.1 (17.7) |
| Sit-and-reach test (cm) | 3.6 (9.9) | −3.9 (11.3) |
| Back scratch test (cm) | −4.5 (9.0) | −11.6 (12.4) |
ISCED International Standard Classification of Education
SD standard deviation