Table 1 Sociodemographic and other characteristics of participants
From: Obesity/overweight and asthma control in LEBANESE adults: a cross-sectional study
Variables | Total N = 183 n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
18–45 | 110 (60.10) | |
> 45 | 73 (39.9) | |
Gender | ||
Females | 120 (65.57) | |
Males | 63 (34.42) | |
Graduate studies* (yes) | 135 (73.77) | |
Health related characteristics | ||
Allergic sensitization** (yes) | 147 (80.32) | |
Childhood asthma (yes) | 58 (31.69) | |
Smoking status (cigarettes or waterpipe (Yes) | 41 (22.40) | |
Compliance with treatment^ (yes) | 117 (63.93) | |
Clinical Profile | ||
Body Mass Index (BMI) categories | ||
Normal weight (BMI < 25) | 90 (49.2) | |
Overweight (25 ≤ BMI < 30) | 65 (35.5) | |
Obese (BMI ≥ 30) | 28 (15.3) | |