TABLE 3—
Percentage of Harlem Adults Reporting Problems With Their Teeth or Gums, by Selected Characteristics: Harlem Household Survey, 1992–1994 (N = 695)
| Characteristic | % Reporting Problems With Teeth or Gums |
|---|---|
| Age group, y | |
| 18–29 | 30 |
| 30–44 | 27 |
| 45–65 | 33 |
| Sex | |
| Female | 31 |
| Male | 29 |
| Education | |
| No HS diploma or GED | 34 |
| HS diploma or higher | 28 |
| Current work status* | |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Employed | 26 |
| Annual household income* | |
| Less than $9 000 | 36 |
| $9 001 or more | 28 |
| Health care coverage* | |
| Private | 24 |
| Public | 34 |
| Uninsured | 32 |
Note. HS = high school; GED = general equivalency diploma.
*P ≤ .05.