Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the participants (N = 290)
Characteristics | MetS (n = 55) | No MetS (n = 235) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 57.2 ± 8.2 | 54.3 ± 8.3 |
Menopausal status, n (%) | ||
Perimenopause | 17 (30.9) | 83 (35.3) |
Postmenopause | 38 (69.21) | 152 (64.7) |
Level of highest education, n (%) | ||
Elementary school | 16 (29.1) | 37 (15.7) |
High school | 14 (25.5) | 44 (18.7) |
Undergrad or higher | 25 (45.5) | 151 (64.3) |
Lifestyle behaviors, n (%) | ||
Current alcohol drinker | 5 (9.1) | 7 (3.0) |
Preferred of fatty food | 30 (54.7) | 76 (32.3) |
Regular exercise | 14 (25.5) | 104 (44.3) |
Current smoker | 0 (0) | 6 (2.6) |