Table 1 Sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics of participants
From: Stress-induced hyperphagia: empirical characterization of stress-overeaters
Characteristics | Absolute (%) of participants | Mean (±sd) |
|---|---|---|
Total | 1222 (100.0) | |
Age groups | 31.48 (±12.8) | |
18-29 years | 770 (63.0) | |
30-49 years | 2690 (22.0) | |
50-64 years | 166 (13.6) | |
≥65 years | 17 (1.4) | |
Sex | ||
Female | 987 (80.8) | |
Male | 235 (19.2) | |
BMI (kg/m2) | 23.43 (±4.3) | |
Underweight (<18.5) | 59 (4.8) | 17.79 (±0.7) |
Normal weight (18.5 - <25) | 841 (68.8) | 21.69 (±1.8) |
Pre-obese (25 - <30) | 227 (18.6) | 26.90 (±1.4) |
Obese (≥30) | 95 (7.8) | 34.01 (±4.3) |
Level of education | ||
Less than secondary school degree | 92 (7.5) | |
Secondary school degree | 1087 (89.1) | |
School education ongoing | 10 (0.8) | |
Other | 32 (2.6) | |
Profession | ||
Apprentice | 14 (1.1) | |
Student | 652 (53.4) | |
Employee | 428 (35.0) | |
Self-employed | 63 (5.2) | |
Job applicant | 14 (1.1) | |
Not working (maternal leave, housewife/-man) | 33 (2.7) | |
Other | 18 (1.5) | |