Demographic characteristics of 1073 community-based Nepalese adults participating in the Dhulikhel Heart Study
| Characteristics | Men (n=446) | Women (n=627) | Total (n=1073) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean(SD) (years) | 40.8 (16.5) | 40.0 (16.3) | 40.3 (16.4) |
| Ethnicity (n, %) | |||
| Brahmin/Chhetri | 135 (30.3) | 163 (26.6) | 298 (27.8) |
| Newar | 214 (48.0) | 313 (49.9) | 527 (49.1) |
| Other | 97 (21.7) | 151 (24.0) | 248 (23.1) |
| Education (%, n) | |||
| No formal education | 77 (17.3) | 263 (42.0) | 340 (31.7) |
| Less than high school | 240 (53.8) | 238 (37.9) | 478 (44.6) |
| High school or more | 129 (28.9) | 126 (20.1) | 255 (23.8) |
| Mean years of education (SD) | 8.2 (5.1) | 5.4 (5.6) | 6.6 (5.5) |
| Annual income, mean (SD)(US$) | 1348.3 (3606.6) | 474.4 (2608.2) | 873.7 (3091.6) |
| Marital status | |||
| Married | 339 (76.0) | 445 (71.0) | 784 (73.1) |
| Non–married | 107 (24.0) | 182 (29.0) | 289 (26.9) |
| Religion (n, %) | |||
| Hindu | 379 (84.9) | 531 (84.7) | 910 (84.8) |
| Non-Hindu | 67 (15.02) | 96 (15.3) | 163 (15.2) |