|  |  | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Need variables | ||||
 | Age | |||
 |  | 52–59 years | 588 | (22.8) |
 |  | 60–64 years | 537 | (20.8) |
 |  | 65–69 years | 585 | (22.7) |
 |  | ≥70 years | 871 | (33.7) |
 | Use of denturesa | |||
 |  | Yes | 1290 | (50.0) |
 |  | No | 1291 | (50.0) |
 | Chewing abilitya | |||
 |  | Very well | 1556 | (60.3) |
 |  | Fairly well | 924 | (35.8) |
 |  | Not well | 101 | (3.9) |
Non-need variables | ||||
 | Sex | |||
 |  | Men | 1317 | (51.0) |
 |  | Women | 1264 | (49.0) |
 | Marital status | |||
 |  | Married/Common-law | 2090 | (81.0) |
 |  | Others | 491 | (19.0) |
 | Educational attainment | |||
 |  | Elementary/Junior high school | 908 | (35.2) |
 |  | Senior high school | 1090 | (42.2) |
 |  | >Senior high school | 583 | (22.6) |
 | Work status | |||
 |  | Working | 1349 | (52.3) |
 |  | Not working | 1232 | (47.7) |