Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study sample. Data are presented as weighted N (%)
| Characteristic | Disability | No disability | Standardized difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 1,282 | N = 3,535 | ||
| Age | |||
| 15–24 years | 126 (9.8) | 140 (4.0) | 0.06 |
| 25–34 years | 649 (50.6) | 1898 (53.7) | 0.03 |
| 35–55 years | 507 (39.6) | 1497 (42.4) | 0.03 |
| Single, widowed, separated, or divorced | 232 (18.1) | 414 (11.7) | 0.06 |
| High school diploma or less | 429 (33.5) | 659 (18.6) | 0.15 |
| Annual household income level | |||
| < $40,000 CAD | 306 (23.9) | 607 (17.2) | 0.07 |
| $40,000 to $79,999 CAD | 352 (27.4) | 852 (24.1) | 0.03 |
| ≥ $80,000 CAD | 624 (48.7) | 2076 (58.7) | 0.10 |
| Immigrant | 333 (26.0) | 1221 (34.5) | 0.09 |
| Daily or occasional smoker | 317 (24.7) | 406 (11.5) | 0.13 |
| Overweight or obese | 680 (53.1) | 1495 (42.3) | 0.11 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 37 (2.9) | 76 (2.2) | 0.01 |
| Chronic hypertension | 42 (3.3) | 72 (2.0) | 0.01 |
Note: weighted Ns are rounded to the nearest integer