Table 1 Sociodemographic profile of the Carão community, Altinho, Northeastern Brazil
Sociodemographic characteristics | Percentage |
|---|---|
Residents over 18 years old | |
Total 108 | 100% |
Sample 49 | 45.37% |
Sex-Sample | |
Female 28 | 57% |
Male 21 | 43% |
Schooling—sample | |
High School 6 | 12% |
Elementary School 37 | 75% |
Not literate 6 | 12% |
Income—sample | |
Less than US$ 214.29 (minimum wage) | 18% |
Between $214.29 and $428.58 31 | 64% |
Above $428.58 9 | 18% |
Access to health services—sample | |
Yes 43 | 93% |
No 3 | 9% |
Family size—sample | |
Between 1 and 3 people 34 | 70% |
Between 3 and 5 people 15 | 30% |