Table I.
Patient characteristics stratified by SES tertile (WUSM)
| Characteristics | Low-SES | Middle-SES | High-SES | All Patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients | 187 | 188 | 187 | 562 |
| Median Age at Diagnosis (years) | 58 | 60 | 59 | 59 |
| Race | ||||
| White | 48% | 82% | 88% | 72% |
| Black | 52% | 17% | 8% | 26% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 52% | 55% | 57% | 55% |
| Female | 48% | 45% | 43% | 45% |
| Comorbidity Score | ||||
| None | 21% | 26% | 37% | 28% |
| Mild | 33% | 42% | 29% | 35% |
| Moderate | 23% | 18% | 14% | 18% |
| Severe | 9% | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Unknown | 14% | 7% | 11% | 11% |
| SCT Utilization | ||||
| Yes | 52% | 59% | 72% | 61% |
| No | 48% | 41% | 28% | 39% |
| Insurance Provider | ||||
| Private | 42% | 59% | 69% | 57% |
| Medicare | 35% | 36% | 27% | 33% |
| Medicaid | 10% | 3% | 2% | 5% |
| No Insurance | 13% | 3% | 2% | 6% |