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Demographic information on participants and non-participants
| Characteristics
|
Participants (n=20)
|
Non-participants (n=11)
|
|---|---|---|
| Mean (median) age (years) | 86 (86) | 85 (84) |
| Median age at leaving school (years) | 14 | 14 |
| White/black | 16/4 | 8/3 |
| Women/men | 16/4 | 5/6 |
| Mean (median) health status (1-5)* | 3.3 (3) | 3.0 (3) |
| Mean (median) religiousness (1-5)† | 3.2 (3) | 3.8 (4) |
Self reported, 5=excellent health.
Self reported, 5=extremely religious.
