Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of medically insured and uninsured patients
| CHARACTERISTICS | INSURED | UNINSURED | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age,* y | 40.3 (21.0) | 38.9 (18.2) | .73 |
| Male-to-female ratio (%)* | 22:28 (44:56) | 18:27 (40:60) | .69 |
| Mean (SD) income per household,† $ | 57 707 (28 267) | 43 681 (25 697) | .02 |
*
For the variables of age and sex distribution, 50 insured and 45 uninsured patients were included in the comparison.
†
Statistics Canada 2006 census data13 and patient postal code were used to determine the median income per household for each patient. A total of 43 insured and 37 uninsured patients were included in the comparison.