Table 1 Characteristics of long-term care facility residents in the study cohort (N = 8,866)
Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Age Group | |
<65 years | 608 (6.9) |
65 – 74 years | 768 (8.7) |
75 – 84 years | 2452 (27.7) |
85+ years | 5038 (56.8) |
Sex | |
Male | 2819 (31.8) |
Female | 6047 (68.2) |
Income Quintile | |
Q1 (Lowest) | 1970 (22.2) |
Q2 | 1850 (20.9) |
Q3 | 2146 (24.2) |
Q4 | 1622 (18.3) |
Q5 (Highest) | 1220 (13.8) |
Missing Quintile | 58 (0.7) |
Residence Location | |
Rural | 4348 (49.0) |
Urban | 4398 (49.6) |
Missing Location | 120 (1.4) |