Table 1. Weighteda Characteristics of Indo-Guyanese and Non-Hispanic White Respondents, Schenectady, New York, 2011.
| Characteristic | Indo-Guyanese (n = 313) | Non-Hispanic White (n = 327) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y, mean (SD) | 44.9 (16.7) | 47.4 (17.7) |
| Female, % | 52.2 | 51.2 |
| Place of birth, % | ||
| United States | 4.1 | 97.2 |
| Guyana | 95.9 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 2.8 |
| Educational attainment, % | ||
| <High school graduate | 31.3 | 2.6 |
| High school graduate or equivalent | 58.7 | 28.6 |
| ≥Some college | 10.0 | 68.8 |
| Annual household income, % | ||
| <$20,000 | 49.1 | 12.9 |
| $20,000-$49,999 | 40.1 | 22.9 |
| ≥$50,000 | 10.8 | 64.2 |
| BMI, mean (SD), kg/m2 | 27.1 (4.8) | 27.5 (5.8) |
| Family history of diabetes, % | 57.1 | 43.4 |
| Health insurance coverage, % | ||
| Private insurance | 38.4 | 68.5 |
| Public insurance | 35.5 | 25.1 |
| Uninsured | 26.1 | 6.4 |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index.
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Data were weighted to reflect the population distributions in the study.