TABLE 4.
HEALTH-RELATED COMORBIDITIES FOR THE CASE SERIES*
| CONDITION | NO. (%) | NOT AT ALL | A LITTLE | A GREAT DEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthritis or rheumatism | 22 (41) | 1 | 16 | 5 |
| Cancer, except skin cancer | 5 (9) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Paralysis, neurologic problems, such as stroke. | 4 (7) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cardiac pacemaker | 1 (2) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amputation of arm or leg | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heart failure | 3 (6) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Heart attack or angina | 5 (9) | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Asthma or other serious lung problems | 12 (22) | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Back problems | 22 (41) | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Ulcer | 14 (26) | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Enteritis, colitis | 4 (7) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kidney or liver disease | 3 (6) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Diabetes | 4 (7) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Deafness or trouble hearing | 6 (11) | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Other major health problems | 10 (19) | 1 | 2 | 5 |
*
Chi-square test and Fisher exact test with convenience sample regarding prevalence of conditions yielded no significant results at α = .05.