Table 1. Characteristics of depressed and control subjects.
| Controls (n=20) | Depressed (n=20) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36.6±11.8 | 37.0±10.8 | ns |
| Sex (% female) | 65% | 65% | ns |
| Ethnicity (% Caucasian, African-American, Asian, other or mixed) | 75%, 15%, 5%, 5% | 70%, 10%, 15%, 5% | ns |
| Body mass index | 24.7±3.7 | 24.8±4.3 | ns |
| No tobacco ever (%) | 55% | 50% | ns |
| Current tobacco use (%) | 20% | 35% | ns |
| Subjective socioeconomic statusa | 6.6±1.0 | 5.4±1.8 | <0.04 |
| Years of education | 14.8±2.2 | 14.7±2.0 | ns |
| Household income ($) | $59 400±$46 500 | $28 450±$24 600 | <0.02 |
a
Subjective socioeconomic status was measured using a 10-rung ladder version of the MacArthur Scale of Subjective Social Status.58