Table 1: Distribution of sociodemographic characteristics among 7 to 14-year-old schoolchildren. Florianópolis, Brazil, 2012-2013.
| Sociodemographic characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female | 1149 (52.3) |
| Male | 1046 (47.7) |
| Age group (years) | |
| 7-10 | 1307 (59.5) |
| 11-14 | 888 (40.5) |
| Type of school | |
| Public | 1346 (61.3) |
| Private | 849 (38.7) |
| Mother’s educational levela | |
| ≤ Completion of primary education (≤ 8 years) | 540 (25.3) |
| ≥ Started secondary education (> 8 years) | 1595 (74.7) |
| Income for weighting area (US dollars - USD)* | |
| 3rd tercile (3,022 - 6,165 USD) | 669 (30.5) |
| 2nd tercile (2,181 - 3,021 USD) | 811 (36.9) |
| 1st tercile (1,395 - 2,180 USD) | 715 (32.6) |
an = 2,135; *Conversion from Brazilian Real using the mid-price for the dollar in August 2010 (1 USD = R$ 1.75).