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Wave 4 AAH participants who completed or did not complete DEXA at wave 4
| Characteristics | Completed DEXA | Did not complete DEXA | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 319 | N = 534 | ||
| Age (mean ± SD) | 59.17 ± 4.4 | 59.16 ± 4.4 | .976 |
| Male (%) | 38.9 | 36.5 | .492 |
| Years of education (mean ± SD) | 12.75 ± 3.0 | 12.32 ± 2.9 | .039 |
| Annual household income below 20,000 (%) | 39.6 | 40.7 | .768 |
| City area (%) | 47.0 | 43.8 | .363 |
| Self-rated health: fair or poor (%) | 36.1 | 36.7 | .848 |
| Body mass index (mean ± SD) | 31.83 ± 7.2 | 31.16 + 7.3 | .207 |
