Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population (n = 131)
From: Exploring meal frequency and vegetable intake among immigrants 70 years or older in Sweden
Variable | Total n = 131 |
|---|---|
Female, n (%) | 65 (50) |
Age, mean, ± SD, range | 74 ± 3.4, (70–84) |
Age, by groups, n (%) | |
70–74 | 68 (52) |
75–84 | 63 (48) |
Education level, n (%) | |
Tertiary educationa | 20 (15) |
Low educationb | 109 (83) |
Did not specify | 2 (2) |
Living alone, n (%) | 64 (49) |
Native country, n (%) | |
Finland | 71 (54) |
Western Balkan region | 60 (46) |
Years lived in Sweden, n (%) | |
6–10 | 1 (1) |
11–15 | 1 (1) |
16–20 | 15 (11) |
> 20 | 114 (87) |
Type of housing, n (%) | |
Rented flat | 68 (52) |
Owner of apartment | 26 (20) |
Owner of house | 35 (27) |
Other | 2 (1) |
Smoker, n (%) | 8 (6) |
Alcohol > 2–4 times/month, n (%) | 59 (45) |