Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of study populations.
| Variable | BU ADRC*(N = 55) | BHS (N = 94) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Mean (SD) | 72.0 (8.0) | 56.2 (4.5) |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 30 (54.5%) | 60 (69.8%) |
| Male | 22 (40.0%) | 26 (30.23%) |
| Race | ||
| Black or African American | 6 (10.9%) | 16 (18.6%) |
| White | 46 (83.6%) | 70 (81.4%) |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school degree (< 12 years ed) | – | 4 (3.76%) |
| Less than college degree (12–15 years ed) | 13 (25.0%) | 44 (41.36%) |
| College degree and above (16+ years ed) | 39 (75%) | 46 (43.24%) |
| Cognitive status | ||
| Cognitive normal | 41 (74.5%) | NA |
| Cognitively Impaired | 11 (20.0%) | NA |
*
Information for the BU ADRC sample is still being compiled. Demographic information for 52 participants is provided.
NA, Not applicable. Participants are relatively young and come from an observational cohort study of community-dwelling adults with no clinical diagnosis of cognitive impairment.