Table 1. Demographic characteristics and socioeconomic status of the population (n = 704).
| Variables | n or mean ± SD | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 489 | 69.46 |
| Male | 215 | 30.54 |
| Age | ||
| 30–39 | 22 | 3.13 |
| 40–49 | 98 | 13.92 |
| 50–59 | 273 | 38.78 |
| 60–69 | 225 | 31.96 |
| >70 | 86 | 12.22 |
| Mean ± SD | 58.23±9.38 | |
| Weight (kg) | 60.64±9.83 | |
| Height (cm) | 157.19±7.19 | |
| Education level | ||
| Primary school or lower | 510 | 72.44 |
| Higher than primary school | 194 | 27.56 |
| Main occupation | ||
| Un-employed | 91 | 12.93 |
| Un-agriculturist | 103 | 14.63 |
| Agriculturist | 510 | 72.44 |
| Income per month (baht) | ||
| < 10,000 | 639 | 90.77 |
| > 10,000 | 65 | 9.23 |
| BMI (kg/m 2 ) | 24.55±3.71 | |
| Blood pressure of systolic | 126.85±16.56 | |
| Blood pressure of diastolic | 82.06±10.42 | |
| Smoking | ||
| No | 583 | 82.81 |
| Yes, previous | 66 | 9.38 |
| Yes, current | 55 | 7.81 |
| Alcohol intake | ||
| No | 416 | 59.09 |
| Yes, previous | 115 | 16.34 |
| Yes, current | 173 | 24.57 |
| Exercise | ||
| No | 209 | 29.69 |
| Yes (until breaking a sweat) | 495 | 70.31 |
| T2DM status | ||
| No | 421 | 59.80 |
| Yes | 283 | 40.20 |