Demographic Characteristics of the Study Population That Completed Baseline Data Collection
| Study Participants N = 1305 | Nonresponders N = 3624* | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Mean | 48.5 years | 49.3 years |
| Range | 30 years | 30 years |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 523 (39%) | 5151 (41%) |
| Female | 807 (61%) | 7413 (59%) |
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 1221 (92%) | 3153 (87%) |
| African American | 36 (3%) | 362 (10%)† |
| Other | 73 (7%) | 109 (3%) |
| Body mass index, mean | 27.2 | |
| Annual income (total for family) | ||
| <$25,000 | 65 (5%) | |
| $25,001–$35,000 | 59 (4%) | |
| $35,001–$50,000 | 137 (10%) | |
| $50,001–$75,000 | 251 (19%) | |
| >$75,000 | 712 (53%) | |
| Prefer not to answer | 106 (8%) | |
| Education (grade completed) | ||
| GED or less | 125 (10%) | |
| 1 to 3 Years of college | 297 (22%) | |
| ≥ 4 Years of college | 908 (68%) | |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 82 (6%) | |
| Living with a partner | 54 (4%) | |
| Married | 1035 (78%) | |
| Separated/divorced/widowed | 159 (12%) | |
| Employment | ||
| Employed full-time | 807 (61%) | |
| Employed part-time | 147 (11%) | |
| Self-employed | 115 (9%) | |
| Homemaker | 116 (9%) | |
| Retired | 95 (7%) | |
| Has health insurance that pays for regular health care, including office visits, lab tests, and check-ups | 1288 (97%) | |
| Has one or more personal health care providers | 1242 (93%) | |
| In past year, needed to see a doctor but did not because of the cost | 74 (6%) | |
| Smoking | ||
| Current smoker | 122 (9%) | |
| Former | 368 (28%) | |
| In past month drank one or more alcoholic beverages | 966 (73%) |