Table 2 Distribution of body mass by sex
Variable | ALL % (n) | Male % (n) | Female% (n) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BMI Kg/m 2 | ||||
< 18.5 | 4.5 (92) | 5.8 (61) | 3.1 (31) | 0.476 |
18.5 – 25 | 50.1 (1020) | 61.0 (638) | 38.5 (382) | Ref |
>25 -29.9 | 29.1 (592) | 26.1 (273) | 32.2 (319) | <0.001 |
≥ 30 | 16.3 (333) | 7.1 (74) | 26.1 (259) | <0.001 |
Waist Circ. (cm) | ||||
Elevated | 21.5 (437) | 2.6 (27) | 41.5 (410) | <0.001 |
Normal | 78.5 (1595) | 97.4 (1017) | 58.5 (578) | |
Waist Hip Ratio | ||||
High | 13.3 (269) | 3.2 (33) | 24.0 (236) | <0.001 |
Normal | 86.7 (1758) | 96.8 (1009) | 76.0 (749) | |