Table 1 Demographics of patients with diabetes in MSF clinics in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
| Characteristic | Diabetes Study Group (N = 292) |
|---|---|
| Sex, No. (%) | |
| Male | 112 (38) |
| Female | 180 (62) |
| Age, years | |
| Mean (SD) | 54 (13) |
| Age Group, No. (%) | |
| 18–29 | 15 (5) |
| 30–39 | 17 (6) |
| 40–49 | 53 (18) |
| 50–59 | 101 (34) |
| 60–69 | 78 (27) |
| 70+ | 28 (10) |
| Level of Education, No. (%) | |
| None | 118 (40) |
| Primary | 131 (45) |
| Secondary | 23 (8) |
| Post-secondary | 10 (3) |
| Unknown | 10 (3) |
| Recruitment Centres, No. (%) | |
| 1. Baalbek PHC | 70 (24) |
| 2. Hermal PHC | 12 (4) |
| 3. Majdal Anjar | 210 (72) |