Table 1 Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the elderly participants (N = 132)
From: Microbial contamination in herbal medicines: a serious health hazard to elderly consumers
Demographics and Socioeconomic Index | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 104 | 78.8 |
Male | 28 | 21.2 |
Age group (years) | ||
60–69 | 78 | 59.1 |
70–79 | 39 | 29.5 |
≥80 | 15 | 11.4 |
Marital status | ||
Not married, widower or divorced | 70 | 52.9 |
Married or in a stable union | 62 | 47.1 |
Education level (years) | ||
No schooling | 30 | 23.1 |
> 1≥6 years | 67 | 50.5 |
≥7 years | 35 | 26.4 |
Household income/month ($)a | ||
≤588.80 | 98 | 74.0 |
> 588.80≥2650.00 | 29 | 22.1 |
> 2.650.00 | 5 | 3.9 |