Table 1 Descriptive characteristics for eligible participants versus finally selected participants
Included (N = 2324) | Eligible (N = 2730) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years), median (IQR) | 55.0 (49.2, 62.0) | 54.9 (49.2, 62.0) |
Sex (% male) | 41.4 | 40.7 |
Smoking status | ||
% Current | 38.4 | 37.7 |
% Former | 32.2 | 33.0 |
BMI, median (IQR) | 29.6 (26.3, 33.6) | 29.7 (26.3, 33.7) |
Education | ||
% High | 58.6 | 59.4 |
% Medium | 23.9 | 23.5 |
Alcohol consumption | ||
% Current | 43.1 | 42.9 |
% Former | 42.2 | 42.2 |