Proportion (in %) and 95% confidence intervals of obesity attributable to less than third level education in men and women aged 25–64 years in 1987 and 1995/97
| 1987 | 1995/97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | ||
| 25–44 | 23.0 (6.6 to 39.0) | 25.3 (5.7 to 44.9) |
| 45–64 | 26.0 (5.4 to 45.5) | 13.5 (−6.1 to 34.6) |
| Total | 24.5 (6.0 to 42.8) | 19.8 (0.2 to 40.2) |
| Women | ||
| 25–44 | 54.7 (23.2 to 76.8) | 59.2 (27.8 to 80.2) |
| 45–64 | 38.6 (6.5 to 64.1) | 50.2 (13.6 to 75.8) |
| Total | 47.9 (15.7 to 71.8) | 55.1 (21.3 to 78.2) |