TABLE 1.
Baseline characteristics of the FLOW* cohort (n = 1,202), California, 2005-2007
| Characteristic | Mean (SD*) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 58.2 (6.2) |
|
| No. | % | |
| Sex (female) | 691 | 57 |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White, non-Hispanic | 810 | 67 |
| Black/African American | 206 | 17 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 9 |
| Other | 40 | 3 |
| Smoking history | ||
| Never smoked | 162 | 13 |
| Current smoker | 393 | 33 |
| Former smoker | 644 | 54 |
| Educational attainment | ||
| High school or less | 352 | 29 |
| Some college | 524 | 44 |
| College or graduate degree | 326 | 27 |
| Household income ($) | ||
| Low (<20,000) | 129 | 11 |
| Intermediate (20,000–80,000) | 699 | 58 |
| High (>80,000) | 276 | 23 |
| Declined to report | 98 | 8 |
*
FLOW, Function, Living, Outcomes, and Work
SD, standard deviation