Table 1 Frequency of socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics of the study sample (n = 213)
Variable | Total N = 213 (%) | Cases N = 108 (%) | Controls N = 105 (%) | P values (Chi-square) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age groups (in years) | ||||
40–49 | 104 (48.8) | 36 (33.3) | 68 (64.8) | |
50–59 | 64 (30) | 36 (33.3) | 28 (26.7) | |
60 and above | 45 (21.1) | 36 (33.3) | 9 (8.6) | <0.001 |
Gender | ||||
Male | 122 (57.3) | 83 (76.9) | 39 (37.1) | |
Female | 91 (42.7) | 25 (23.1) | 66 (62.9) | <0.001 |
Educationa | ||||
High level | 102 (47.9) | 44 (40.7) | 67 (63.8) | |
Low level | 111 (52.1) | 64 (59.3) | 38 (36.2) | 0.001 |
Working status | ||||
Working | 134 (62.9) | 79 (73.1) | 55 (52.4) | |
Not working | 79 (37.1) | 29 (26.9) | 50 (47.6) | 0.001 |
Tobacco smoking | ||||
Not smoking | 121 (56.8) | 33 (30.6) | 88 (83.8) | |
Smokingb | 92 (43.2) | 75 (69.4) | 17 (16.2) | <0.001 |