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Sociodemographic characteristics of the study population of older adults
| Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Women | 231 | 75.5 |
| Men | 75 | 24.5 |
| Age (years) | ||
| 60–69 | 162 | 52.9 |
| ≥70 | 144 | 47.1 |
| Educational level (years) | ||
| >12 | 118 | 38.6 |
| 9–12 | 109 | 35.6 |
| ≤8 | 79 | 25.8 |
| Socio-economic status | ||
| Upper | 201 | 65.7 |
| Middle or lower | 105 | 34.3 |
