Table 1 The characteristics of men and women participating in EPIC-Norfolk 3
Characteristic | Men (N=3861) | Women (N=4762) |
|---|---|---|
Mean (sd) | Â | Â |
Age (years) | 69.4 (8.1) | 68.1 (8.0) |
Height (cm) | 173.5 (6.7) | 160.5 (6.2) |
Weight (kg) | 81.7 (12.3) | 68.6 (12.9) |
Frequency, % (n) | Â | Â |
Smoking status | Â | Â |
  Never smoker | 38.3 (1,469) | 59.3 (2,800) |
Social class | Â | Â |
  I-IIINM | 64.5 (2,472) | 67.2 (3,165) |
Physical activity | Â | Â |
  Inactive | 37.4 (1,422) | 37.2 (1,748) |
  Moderately inactive | 25.1 (954) | 32.2 (1,513) |
  Moderately active | 18.8 (713) | 16.9 (796) |
  Active | 18.8 (714) | 13.6 (641) |
Educational level | Â | Â |
  No qualification | 22.2 (857) | 29.7 (1,412) |
  O level | 9.8 (378) | 13.6 (648) |
  A level | 48.0 (1,851) | 41.2 (1,959) |
  Degree or equivalent | 20.1 (774) | 15.6 (742) |