Table 1 Demographics of the sample
Characteristics | Regular walking group (N = 40) | Inactive controls (N = 40) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | % | Number | % | |
Sex | ||||
F/M | 18/22 | 45/55 | 21/19 | 52.2/47.5 |
Occupation | ||||
Housewife | 4 | 10 | 16 | 40 |
Registered official | 36 | 90 | 24 | 60 |
Education level | ||||
University level | 37 | 92.5 | 18 | 45 |
<8 years | 3 | 7.5 | 22 | 55 |
Smoking | ||||
Yes/no | 7/20 | 17.5/50 | 11/15 | 27.5/32.5 |
Operation at least once | ||||
Yes/no | 19/21 | 47.5/52.5 | 24/16 | 60/40 |
Drug usage | ||||
Yes/no | 13/27 | 32.5/67.5 | 32/8 | 80/20 |
Musculoskeletal pain | ||||
Yes/no | 13/27 | 32.5/67.5 | 19/21 | 47.5/52.5 |