Table 2 Characteristics of the participants (N = 35)

Age (years)

50.6 ± 7.6

Duration of residence (years)

19.5 ± 6.9

Country of origin

Philippines

28

China

3

Korea

2

Thailand

1

United States of America

1

Marital status

Single

2

Married to Japanese

15

Married to non-Japanese

14

Divorced

2

Widowed

2

Chronic disease

With chronic disease

11

Without chronic disease

24

Regular medication

Yes

12

No

23