Table 1 Individual characteristics (n = 10,992), n and % unless otherwise stated
Characteristic | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 4,120 | 37.5 |
Female | 6,872 | 62.5 |
Age, years | ||
Mean ± 95 % CI | 38.90 | 38.69, 39.10 |
Ethnic group | ||
Mixed | 142 | 1.3 |
Black/Black British | 177 | 1.6 |
Asian/Asian British | 197 | 1.8 |
White British | 10,357 | 95.3 |
Highest educational qualification | ||
Degree | 6,967 | 63.4 |
Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Higher/Advanced Level (A Level) | 2,332 | 21.2 |
BTEC National/General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) | 1,422 | 12.9 |
None/other | 271 | 2.5 |
Job type | ||
Managerial e.g. office manager, finance manager | 3,081 | 29.5 |
Professional e.g. nurse, teacher, police officer | 4,127 | 39.5 |
Clerical/Admin e.g. secretary, office worker | 2,799 | 26.8 |
Manual/Technical e.g. postal worker, farm worker | 443 | 4.2 |
General health | ||
Excellent/Good | 8,894 | 80.9 |
Fair/Poor | 2,096 | 19.1 |
Physical activity engagement | ||
Meets guidelines (≥150 mins/week) | 3,284 | 29.9 |
Doesn’t meet guidelines (<150 mins/week) | 7,708 | 70.1 |