Table.
Characteristics of Respondents Aged ≥50 With Self-Reported Diabetes, 2000-2009 NHIS and 2000-2009 BRFSS
| Characteristic | NHIS, % (95% CI) (n = 17,779) | BRFSS, % (95% CI) (n = 256,716) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| 50-64 | 49.6 (48.7-50.5) | 48.9 (48.5-49.3) |
| 65-74 | 28.6 (27.9-29.5) | 29.0 (28.7-29.4) |
| 75-84 | 17.8 (17.2-18.5) | 19.1 (18.9-19.4) |
| ≥85 | 3.9 (3.6-4.3) | 3.0 (2.8-3.1) |
| Male sex | 49.5 (48.6-50.5) | 49.5 (49.1-49.9) |
| Education | ||
| None | 1.0 (0.9-1.2) | 0.6 (0.5-0.7) |
| ≤High school | 60.2 (59.3-61.1) | 48.8 (48.4-49.2) |
| >High school | 38.8 (37.8-39.7) | 50.6 (50.2-51.0) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 69.4 (68.6-70.3) | 67.8 (67.2-68.4) |
| Non-Hispanic black | 14.8 (14.2-15.4) | 13.8 (13.4-14.2) |
| Hispanic | 11.2 (10.7-11.8) | 11.1 (10.6-11.6) |
| Other | 4.5 (4.1-4.9) | 7.3 (6.9-7.7) |
Abbreviations: NHIS, National Health Interview Survey; BRFSS, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; CI, confidence interval.