Table 2. Sample demographic characteristics.
| Characteristic | Total (N=50) | COPD (Groups 1 & 2) (N=20) | Risk, no COPD (Groups 3 & 4) (N=30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Mean (s.d.) | 60 (12) | 62 (14) | 58 (11) |
| Gender, n (%) Male | 24 (48%) | 7 (35%) | 17 (57%) |
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Ethnicity, n (%)
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4/48 (8%) | 2 (10%) | 2/28 (7%) |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 44/48 (92%) | 18 (90%) | 26/28 (93%) |
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Racial background, n (%)
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| White | 36 (72%) | 17 (85%) | 19 (63%) |
| Black or African American | 13 (26%) | 2 (10%) | 11 (37%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (2%) | 1 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
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Marital status, n (%)
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| Married | 16 (32%) | 8 (40%) | 8 (27%) |
| Other (single, divorced, separated, widowed) | 34 (68%) | 12 (60%) | 22 (73%) |
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Employment status, n (%)
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| Employed | 17 (34%) | 6 (30%) | 11 (37%) |
| Retired | 13 (26%) | 8 (40%) | 5 (17%) |
| Disabled | 14 (28%) | 6 (30%) | 8 (27%) |
| Other (student, unemployed, other) | 9 (18%) | 3 (15%) | 6 (20%) |
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Education level, n (%)
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| High school or less | 16 (32%) | 8 (40%) | 8 (27%) |
| Some college, vocational training | 22 (44%) | 6 (30%) | 16 (53%) |
| College degree or more | 12 (24%) | 6 (30%) | 6 (20%) |
Abbreviation: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Categories are not mutually exclusive.