Table 1.
Characteristics of Low‐Value Care Study Sample Compared With US Population
| Characteristic | Study Sample (%) n = 784 | US Population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sociodemographics | ||
| Age | ||
| <30 | 17.0 | 21.5a |
| 30–44 | 21.6 | 25.5 |
| 45–60 | 28.1 | 27.1 |
| >60 | 33.4 | 25.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White | 72.4 | 66.0 |
| African American | 9.7 | 11.6 |
| Latino | 9.6 | 15.0 |
| Other | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Education | ||
| High school or less | 38.9 | 42.2 |
| Some college | 29.7 | 28.9 |
| College graduate | 31.4 | 28.9 |
| Health status and utilization | ||
| Chronic health problems | ||
| Yes | 41.1 | 49.8b |
| Self‐reported health | ||
| Fair/poor | 15.2 | 12.9c |
| Good | 37.4 | 26.7 |
| Very good/excellent | 47.3 | 60.3 |
a
US Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012. Washington DC: U.S. Department of Commerce.
b
Ward BW, Schiller JS, Goodman RA. Multiple chronic conditions among US adults: a 2012 update. Prev Chronic Dis. 2014;11:E62.
c
Blackwell DL, Lucas JW, Clarke TC. Summary health statistics for U.S. adults: national health interview survey, 2012. Vital Health Stat 10. 2014(260):1‐161.