Table 2 Comparison of socio-economic status (SES) indicators for Chocó and Antioquia.

From: Influence of genetic ancestry and socioeconomic status on type 2 diabetes in the diverse Colombian populations of Chocó and Antioquia

Measure1

Chocó

Antioquia

Human Development Index (HDI)2

0.73

0.85

Literacy Rate

76%

89%

GDP (per capita)3

$6 M

$16 M

Life Expectancy

68 yrs

73 yrs

Employment Rate

77%

88%

Modern Housing Rate

10%

79%

Protein Consumption Deficit

57%

26%

Calcium Deficit

95%

75%

  1. 1SES index data taken from the Colombian census37 and the Colombian national nutritional survey38.
  2. 2The HDI is a composite of measure of health, education and standard of living.
  3. 3Gross domestic product (GDP) estimates are shown as millions of Colombian pesos (COP).
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