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. 2013 Mar;103(3):516–522. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.301149

TABLE 2—

Site-Specific Sample Characteristics: Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Chicago, IL; and Durham, NC, 2008–2010

Variable Youths Adults
Baltimore
 No. 30 7
 Age, y 14–17 31–63
 % female 100 100
 Economic status 37% received free lunch Not assessed
 Education status 9th–12th grade 14% < college degree
Birminghama
 No. 25
 Age, y 18–74
 % female 92
 Economic status 28% received public assistance
 Education status 22% < college degree
Chicagoa
 No. 25
 Age, y 17–59
 % female 85
 Economic status 75% received public assistance
 Education status 91% < college degree
Durhamb
 No. 12 18
 Age, y Not assessed 32–58
 % female Not assessed 81
 Economic status Not assessed 19% received public assistance
 Education status 6th–8th grade 88% < college degree
Total sample size, no. 42 75
a

No youths were interviewed in Chicago and Birmingham.

b

Demographic surveys in Durham were completed only by parents; data were missing for 2 parents; youth participants were not asked to complete demographic surveys.