Table 1.
Sample and Subsample Characteristics, Wearout Study, Canada, Wave 1–5
| Analytic sample (n = 4,805) | Analytic subsample (n = 2,252) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18–24 | 12% | 8% |
| 25–34 | 22% | 20% |
| 35–44 | 22% | 21% |
| 45–54 | 21% | 24% |
| 55–64 | 22% | 27% |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 44% | 48% |
| Female | 56% | 52% |
| Race | ||
| White | 85% | 86% |
| Non-White | 15% | 14% |
| Education | ||
| High school or less | 32% | 29% |
| College or some university | 45% | 44% |
| Completed university or higher | 23% | 27% |
| Income | ||
| $29,999 or less | 26% | 25% |
| $30,000–59,999 | 32% | 30% |
| $60,000 or more | 42% | 45% |
| Heaviness of smoke index | 2.36 (2.32) | 2.52 (1.53) |
| Cigarette consumption | ||
| Nondaily | 18% | 17% |
| Daily | 82% | 83% |
| Quit intention in next six months | ||
| No | 56% | 58% |
| Yes | 44% | 42% |
| Quit attempt in the past four months | ||
| No | 59% | 62% |
| Yes | 41% | 38% |
| Time in sample | ||
| 1 wave | 54% | 0% |
| 2 waves | 23% | 49% |
| 3 waves | 12% | 27% |
| 4 waves | 7% | 15% |
| 5 waves | 4% | 9% |
Note. Heaviness of smoke index: mean (SD), (range 0–6).