Table 1.
Characteristics of Adults Aged ≥50 Years (N = 13,480), National Health Interview Survey, 2005
| Characteristic | Men, No. (%)a (n = 5,711) | Women, No. (%)a (n = 7,769) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| 50-59 | 2,422 (42.4) | 2,942 (37.9) |
| 60-69 | 1,616 (28.3) | 2,054 (26.4) |
| ≥70 | 1,673 (29.3) | 2,773 (35.7) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 4,218 (76.3) | 5,689 (75.5) |
| Non-Hispanic black | 709 (12.8) | 1,007 (13.4) |
| Hispanic | 600 (10.9) | 839 (11.1) |
| Education level | ||
| <High school graduate | 1,142 (20.3) | 1,711 (22.3) |
| High school graduate | 1,612 (28.6) | 2,497 (32.6) |
| Some college | 1,322 (23.5) | 1,909 (24.9) |
| College graduate | 1,553 (27.6) | 1,545 (20.2) |
| Annual family income, $ | ||
| <20,000 | 1,238 (21.7) | 2,399 (30.9) |
| ≥20,000 | 4,091 (71.6) | 4,732 (60.9) |
| Functional limitationb | ||
| Absent | 4,223 (74.0) | 5,358 (69.1) |
| Present | 1,483 (26.0) | 2,401 (30.9) |
| Overall health status | ||
| Good to excellent | 4,470 (78.3) | 5,967 (76.8) |
| Poor to fair | 1,236 (21.7) | 1,801 (23.2) |
a
Percentages are unweighted. Numbers may not total to 100% because of missing data.
b
People who report any difficulty with 1 or more functional activities.