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Sociodemographic characteristics of study participants (N = 238).
| Characteristic | Mean ± SD or n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (months) | 86.98 +/− 3.32 |
| Sex | |
| Male | 121 (50.8%) |
| Female | 117 (49.2%) |
| Race (African American) | 107 (44.9%) |
| BMI | 18.00 +/− 4.39 |
| Family INR | 1.83 +/− 1.62 |
| State of residence (NC) | 151 (63.4%) |
BMI Body mass index. INR income-to-needs ratio. Subjects not from North Carolina (NC) were from Pennsylvania.
