Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of the participants (median [P25-P75] or n [%]).

From: Isotemporal substitution of physical activity patterns and sitting time with obesity indicators among workers in São Paulo

Characteristics

Median (P25-P75) or n (%)

Age (years)

51.0 (41.0–56.0)

Age categorical

 <65 years

380 (96.4)

 ≥65 years

14 (3.6)

Sex

 Male

92 (23.4)

 Female

302 (76.6)

Socio-economic level

 Low

153 (38.8)

 Medium

233 (59.1)

 High

8 (2.0)

Marital status

 Single

111 (28.2)

 Married

207 (52.5)

 Divorced

60 (15.2)

 Widowed

16 (4.1)

Educational level

 Low

16 (4.1)

 Medium

129 (32.7)

 High

249 (63.2)

Walking (min/day)

150.0 (60.0-360.0)

MPA (min/day)

180.0 (78.7–450.0)

VPA (min/day)

60.0 (0.0-240.0)

ST (min/day)

445.7 (317.1-565.7)

BMI (kg/m2)

27.1 (24.1–30.3)

BMI Categorical

 Underweight

0 (0)

 Eutrophic

122 (31.0)

 Overweight

166 (42.1)

 Obese

106 (26.9)

Waist circumference (cm)

91.0 (83.0–99.0)

Body fat (kg)

23.5 (18.2–30.9)

  1. MPA moderate physical activity, VPA vigorous physical activity, ST sitting time.
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