Table 5.
Demographic characteristics of participants at the Maryland State Fair, N=359
| Demographics | % (n) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female | 63.2 (227) |
| Male | 36.8 (132) |
| Age, years | |
| 18–49 | 24.5 (88) |
| 50–89 | 75.5 (271) |
| Race | |
| White/Caucasian | 81.3 (292) |
| Black/African American | 11.4 (41) |
| Hispanic American | 1.7 (6) |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.3 (12) |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 2.2 (8) |
| Education | |
| Some high school or high school graduate | 21.2 (76) |
| Some college or college graduate | 53.5 (192) |
| Some graduate school or completed graduate school | 25.3 (91) |
| Who had surgery (all that apply) | |
| Me | 74.9 (269) |
| My spouse or partner | 23.4 (84) |
| My parent | 29.8 (107) |
| My sibling | 10.9 (39) |
| Other | 20.6 (74) |
| Surgery for cancer | 25.6 (92) |