Table 1 Selected characteristics of participants from the Cerebrovascular Disease and its Consequences in American Indians Study
Women (n = 554) | Men (n = 262) | |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 73 (6.1) | 73 (5.3) |
Study site | ||
Northern Plains | 46% | 45% |
Southern Plains | 40% | 46% |
Southwest | 13% | 9% |
Married | 29% | 57% |
Highest education | ||
Less than high school | 21% | 18% |
High school graduate | 25% | 26% |
College or greater | 54% | 56% |
Annual household income | ||
< $25 k | 66% | 49% |
$25 k–50 k | 28% | 36% |
≥ $50 k | 7% | 15% |
BMI (kg/m2) | ||
≤ 24.9 | 17% | 12% |
25–29.9 | 29% | 31% |
≥ 30 | 54% | 57% |
Waist-hip ratio, mean (SD) | 0.9 (0.1) | 1.0 (0.1) |
3MS score, mean (SD) | 88 (9.6) | 88 (10.0) |
CESD score, mean (SD) | 11 (8.5) | 10 (7.0) |
CESD ≥16 | 24% | 18% |
Grip strength (kg), mean (SD) | 20 (6.2) | 34 (8.7) |
Hypertension | 81% | 81% |
Diabetes mellitus | 50% | 48% |
Heart disease | 27% | 36% |
Stroke | 9% | 8% |
Current smoker | 19% | 25% |
Alcohol consumption in past 30 days | 8% | 26% |
OTC pain medication use | 38% | 27% |