Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of included patients
| Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) | 79 | |
| Age > 75 | 132 | 67 |
| Age < 61 | 18 | 9 |
| Male sex | 89 | 45 |
| Non-manual occupations (current or previous occupation) | 56 | 28 |
| Working (at time of event, full time or part time) | 14 | 7 |
| Education leaving age (median) | 15 | |
| Education: Completed high school or above | 79 | 40 |
| Presenting Hospital | ||
| Austin | 143 | 72 |
| Northern | 55 | 28 |
| Stroke Sub-type | ||
| Ischaemic Stroke (IS) | 125 | 63 |
| Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) | 47 | 24 |
| Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH) | 26 | 13 |
(n = 198)