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Table 1 Proportional distribution (in percentages) of the Greek population, aged ≥ 18 years and of the present study's participants (N = 5003), by sex and age

From: Prevalence of self-reported hypertension and its relation to dietary habits, in adults; a nutrition & health survey in Greece

 

Study's Population

Total Greek Population *

Age (years)

Men

Women

Men

Women

18–24

11.2 %

10.0 %

13.7 %

12.4 %

25–34

22.5 %

21.0 %

21.2 %

19.9 %

35–44

20.0 %

19.7 %

19.4 %

19.3 %

45–54

17.8 %

17.7 %

16.9 %

16.9 %

55–64

14.6 %

15.8 %

14.7 %

15.8 %

65–74

13.8 %

15.8 %

14.1 %

15.7 %

  1. * Data source: National Statistical Service, census of 2001