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Participant Characteristics
| Characteristic (N=293) | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Family history of AD: n (%) 1 affected relative | 163 (56%) |
| Age (mean ± SD) | 57.9±10.6 |
| Sex: n (%) Female | 208 (71%) |
| Race: n (%) Caucasian | 232 (79%) |
| Income: n (%) >50 k | 204 (70%) |
| Education: n (%) > college | 124 (42%) |
| Serve as a caregiver for a relative w/ AD: n (%) yes | 38 (13%) |
| Belief in genetics as an AD risk factor: | 229 (78%) |
| n (%) important/very important |
