Table 1 Characteristics of the study (n = 97) and BCNS participants (n = 1823)
From: Food intake and blood cholesterol levels of community-based adults with mood disorders
Characteristic | Study Sample N (% of total) | BCNS N (% of total) |
|---|---|---|
Gender: | ||
Male | 28 (28.9%)** | 868 (47.6%) |
Female | 69 (71.1%)** | 955 (52.4%) |
Education level 1: | ||
Completed high school or less | 21 (21.6%)** | 737 (40.8%) |
Technical school/some university | 46 (47.4%) | 810 (44.8%) |
University degree | 30 (30.9%)*** | 261 (14.4%) |
Marital status 2: | ||
Married or common law | 37 (38.1%)*** | 1178 (65.2%) |
Divorced/separated/never married/widowed | 27 (27.8%) | 358 (19.8%) |
Single | 33 (34.0%)*** | 273 (15.1%) |
Smokers | 20 (20.6%) | 301 (16.5%) |