Table 3 Prevalence of PN characteristics among the participants in urban and rural settings

PN in the feet

Absent

81 (33)

129 (52)

<0.001*

Present

167 (67)

119 (48)

PNS severity

None

31 (13)

130 (52)

<0.001*

Mild

48 (20)

27 (11)

Moderate

78 (32)

40 (16)

Severe

88 (36)

47 (19)

PNS distribution

None

34 (13)

134 (54)

<0.001*

Feet only

74 (29)

46 (20)

Ankle to knee

95 (37)

66 (29)

Above knee

55 (21)

48 (21)

Sense of vibration

Reduced/absent

213 (83)

98 (40)

<0.001*

Normal

45 (17)

150 (60)

Ankle reflex

Reduced/absent

190 (74)

94 (38)

<0.001*

Normal

68 (26)

154 (62)