Table 1 Prevalence of osteoporosis, mean age, serum levels of vitamin D, urban/rural residence and BMI among women by their level of education
Variables | ≥ 12 years schooling (n= 593) | < 12 years schooling (n= 113) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 62.9 ± 6.9 | 56. 7 ± 5.9 | 0.0001 |
Osteoporosis (%) | 18.0 | 3.8 | 0.0001 |
Vitamin D3 (ng/ml) | 20.3 ± 13.6 | 15.9 ± 5.9 | 0.001 |
BM I (kg/m2) | 29.0 ± 5.3 | 29.8 ± 5.7 | 0.1 |
Urban resident (%) | 56.9 | 97.7 | 0.0001 |
Rural resident (%) | 43.1 | 2.3 | 0.0001 |