Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Study Participants (N = 296)
| Characteristic | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 50.9 (11.6) |
| Age categories (years), N (%): | |
| ● <25 | 2 (0.7) |
| ● 25–40 | 55 (18.6) |
| ● 40–60 | 169 (57.1) |
| ● > 60 | 70 (23.6) |
| Sex (females), N (%) | 156 (52.7) |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 28.7 (6.6) |
| BMI categories, N (%): | |
| ● Underweight (<18.5) | 3 (1.0) |
| ● Normal (18.5–25) | 86 (29.1) |
| ● Overweight (25–30) | 105 (35.5) |
| ● Obese (30–40) | 85 (28.7) |
| ● Obese grade III (>40) | 16 (5.4) |
| Employment status, N (%): | |
| ● Employed (part-time or full-time) | 275 (92.9) |
| ● Unemployed (not working or seeking for opportunities) | 21 (7.1) |
| Occupation type, N (%): | |
| ● White collar | 184 (62.2) |
| ● Blue collar | 74 (25.0) |
| ● Not applicable (eg retired, unemployed) | 38 (12.8) |
| Exercise level (days per week), N (%): | |
| ● None | 40 (18.9) |
| ● 1–2 days | 46 (21.7) |
| ● 3–4 days | 77 (36.3) |
| ● > 5 days | 49 (23.1) |
Abbreviation: BMI, body mass index.