Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics, and mean MDASI sum score
From: Symptoms in the general Norwegian adult population - prevalence and associated factors
Variables | Population (N = 2021) | Mean MDASI sum score (SD)a |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
Mean (±SD) | 55 (14) | |
Min.-Max. | 18–79 | |
Age groups, N (%) | ||
≤ 29 years | 101 (5.0) | 18.78 (20.24) |
30–39 years | 197 (9.7) | 15.76 (18.89) |
40–49 years | 390 (19.3) | 14.68 (18.15) |
50–59 years | 467 (23.1) | 15.46 (17.88) |
60–69 years | 499 (24.7) | 15.13 (18.63) |
≥ 70 years | 367 (18.2) | 15.84 (17.91) |
Gender, N (%) | ||
Women | 1101 (54) | 16.71 (18.83) |
Men | 920 (46) | 14.03 (17.65) |
Education, N (%), Missing 10 (0.5) | ||
Elementary and/or primary school | 344 (17.1) | 18.63 (20.55) |
Second level (high school) | 751 (37.3) | 16.98 (19.57) |
Third level (university college or university) | 916 (45.5) | 12.98 (15.95) |
Number of comorbidities, N (%) | ||
0 | 856 (42) | |
1–2 | 912 (45) | |
≥ 3 | 253 (13) | |