Characteristics of the Study Population (n = 282)
| Variable | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age | 49.13 (13.36) |
| Height (inches) | 69.48 (4.20) |
| Weight (pounds) | 212.69 (46.51) |
| BMI | 31.99 (7.17) |
| Sex | N(%) |
|---|---|
| Male | 180 (63.8) |
| Female | 102 (36.2) |
| Race/ethnicity [n (%)] | |
| White, non-Hispanic | 238 (86.2) |
| Black | 20 (7.2) |
| Asian | 4 (1.4) |
| Native American | 9 (3.3) |
| Hispanic | 4 (1.4) |
| Other | 1 (0.4) |
| Marital status [n (%)] | |
| Married | 220 (78.6) |
| Divorced | 17 (6.1) |
| Separated | 4 (1.4) |
| Widowed | 10 (3.6) |
| Never married | 29 (10.4) |
| Conditions [n (%)] | |
| Arthritis | 12 (4.3) |
| Asthma | 5 (1.8) |
| COPD | 2 (0.7) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 7 (2.5) |
| Heart disease | 2 (0.7) |
| Hypertension | 15 (5.3) |
BMI, body mass index; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.