Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Population 2005 CT-BRFSS (n = 4183) Compared with the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau Estimates
| Characteristics | Sample N | Connecticut Prevalence, % (95% CI) | 2000 U.S. Census Bureau Estimates (%)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 3426 | 84.2 (82.3 – 85.9) | 81.6 |
| Female | 2520 | 51.2 (49.1 – 53.3) | 51.2 |
| Age >65 | 915 | 15.9 (14.7 – 17.1) | 13.8 |
| Annual household income <$15,000 | 351 | 5.4 (4.7 – 6.3) | 6.5 |
| Education < HS | 430 | 6.8 (6.0 – 7.8) | 5.8 |
| Unemployed or Unable to Work | 341 | 6.3 (5.4 – 7.3) | 3.5 |
| Married | 2254 | 61.4 (59.2 – 63.6) | 55.0 |
* Statewide demographics were obtained from the 2000 Census Report (Census 2000 demographic profiles. Available at: http://www.ctnow.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=census+2000&target=article.)