Table I.
Characteristics of older adults living in public housing (n = 94).
| Characteristic | n | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Age: | ||
| 70–79 | 50 | 58.1 |
| 80–89 | 27 | 31.4 |
| >89 | 9 | 10.5 |
| Missing | 8 | 8.5 |
| Female | 66 | 70.2 |
| Male | 28 | 29.8 |
| High school education or greater | 51 | 54.8 |
| Lives alone | 85 | 90.4 |
| African-American | 31 | 33.0 |
| White | 52 | 55.3 |
| Other | 11 | 11.7 |
| Fair or poor health | 44 | 46.8 |
| Obese (BMI > 30) | 34 | 36.2 |
| MMSE < 24 | 44 | 46.8 |
| Mobility Limitations (SPPB < 7) | 57 | 60.6 |
| ADL disability | 49 | 52.1 |
BMI, Body Mass Index; MMSE, Mini Mental Status Exam; SPPB, Short Physical Performance Battery; ADL, Activities of Daily Living.