Table 1 Respondent characteristics
From: The influence of demographic characteristics on constipation symptoms: a detailed overview
Demographic features | n (%) |
|---|---|
Overall | 892 (100.0) |
Sex | |
Men | 405 (45.4) |
Women | 487 (54.6) |
Age groups | |
18–38 years | 298 (33.4) |
39–54 years | 300 (33.6) |
55–80 years | 294 (33.0) |
Educational level | |
Primary | 171 (19.2) |
Secondary | 365 (40.9) |
Tertiary | 356 (39.9) |
Living environment | |
Rural | 318 (35.7) |
Urban | 574 (64.3) |
Body mass index | |
Underweight | 24 (2.7) |
Normal weight | 421 (47.2) |
Overweight | 288 (32.3) |
Obese | 159 (17.8) |
Dietary factors | |
Water intake < 1.5 L/day | 247 (27.7) |
Vegetables < 3 spoons/day | 223 (25.0) |
Fruits < 2 pieces/day | 473 (53.0) |
Whole grain bread < 3 slices/day | 288 (32.3) |