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Demographic characteristics of the cohort (n=6,261)
| Mean (SD) or Percent | |
|---|---|
| Age in years | 76 (5) |
| Sex, male | 41% |
| Education less than high school | 15% |
| Married | 66% |
| ARIC site and race | |
| Forsyth, Caucasian | 21% |
| Forsyth, African American | 2% |
| Jackson, African American | 21% |
| Minneapolis, Caucasian | 29% |
| Washington, Caucasian | 27% |
| No. of medications | 9.4 (4.9) |
