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Characteristics of long-term care facility residents in the study cohort ( N = 8,866)
| Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Age Group | |
| <65 years | 608 (6.9) |
| 65 – 74 years | 768 (8.7) |
| 75 – 84 years | 2452 (27.7) |
| 85+ years | 5038 (56.8) |
| Sex | |
| Male | 2819 (31.8) |
| Female | 6047 (68.2) |
| Income Quintile | |
| Q1 (Lowest) | 1970 (22.2) |
| Q2 | 1850 (20.9) |
| Q3 | 2146 (24.2) |
| Q4 | 1622 (18.3) |
| Q5 (Highest) | 1220 (13.8) |
| Missing Quintile | 58 (0.7) |
| Residence Location | |
| Rural | 4348 (49.0) |
| Urban | 4398 (49.6) |
| Missing Location | 120 (1.4) |
