30 August 2025 : Clinical Research
Intermittent Fasting Among Adults: Patterns, Prevalence, and Health Benefits
Mashael Alsufyani
BCDEG 1, Alya Alghamdi ABCFG 1, Fatimah M. Fagieha ABCFG 2, Wajid Syed ABCDEFG 3*, Osama Samarkhandi ABCDG 4
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947580
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947580
Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the total respondents (n=582).
| Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| * | ||
| Male | 312 | 53.6 |
| Female | 240 | 41.2 |
| * | ||
| 30–35 | 56 | 9.6 |
| 36–39 | 93 | 16.0 |
| 40–45 | 161 | 27.7 |
| 46–50 | 157 | 27.0 |
| 50 years | 115 | 19.7 |
| Students | 141 | 24.2 |
| Housewives | 133 | 22.9 |
| Employed | 150 | 25.8 |
| Other | 158 | 27.1 |
| Yes | 339 | 58.2 |
| No | 243 | 41.8 |
| * Missing response. | ||