Table 2 Somatic health of the survey participants (N = 496)
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
Self-rated health | Â |
 Excellent | 21 (4.2) |
 Very good | 102 (20.6) |
 Good | 200 (40.3) |
 Fair | 132 (26.6) |
 Poor | 41 (8.3) |
Health problems | Â |
 Any | 354 (71.4) |
 Allergies | 192 (38.7) |
 Gastrointestinal conditions | 134 (27.0) |
 Cardiometabolic conditions | 97 (19.6) |
  Hypertension | 58 (11.7) |
  High cholesterol | 52 (10.5) |
  Type 2 diabetes | 18 (3.6) |
  Cardiovascular disorder | 11 (2.2) |
  Previous acute cardiovascular or cerebrovascular event | 2 (0.4) |
 Migraine headaches | 83 (16.7) |
 Musculoskeletal conditions | 74 (14.9) |
 Respiratory conditions | 47 (9.5) |
 Autoimmune diseases | 44 (8.9) |
 Neurological diseases | 11 (2.2) |
 Cancer | 9 (1.8) |
 Other health problem | 89 (17.9) |
Body Mass Index | Â |
 Mean (SD) | 26.1 (6.5) |
 Obese | 123 (24.8) |
 Overweight | 113 (22.8) |
 Normal weight | 227 (45.8) |
 Underweight | 29 (5.9) |
Currently taking medication for somatic health issues | 195 (39.3) |