Table 1.

Weighted characteristics of a study sample of 30- to 79-year-olds from the Boston Area Community Health (BACH) survey, 2002–2005

^aLow income refers to <$30,000 per year, middle income refers to $30,000–$69,999 per year, and high income refers to ≥$70,000 per year.

^bBoth type 1 and type 2 diabetes

^cLow physical activity refers to a PASE <100, moderate physical activity refers to a PASE of 100–249, and high physical activity refers to a PASE ≥250.

kg/m² = kilograms per meter squared

PASE = Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly