Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Older African American Men (N=1600 – 1666)
| Count | Percent | Mean (SD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Age | 73.6 (10.9) | |||
| Over age 75 | 770 | 46.2 | ||
| Income | ||||
| $0-$19,999 | 555 | 33.6 | ||
| $20k-$49,999 | 622 | 37.3 | ||
| $50 or more | 150 | 9 | ||
| Unreported | 327 | 19.6 | ||
| Education | ||||
| No Diploma | 650 | 39.3 | ||
| Diploma/GED | 367 | 22 | ||
| Some college | 420 | 25.2 | ||
| College degree | 216 | 13 | ||
| Married | 756 | 45.4 | ||
| Lives alone | 626 | 37.6 | ||
| Measures of Functional Limitations | ||||
| Limited a lot by health in performing moderate activities | 834 | 50.1 | ||
| At least some problems walking | 553 | 33.3 | ||
| At least some problems performing usual activities | 319 | 19.3 | ||
| Limited a lot by health in climbing several flights of stairs | 834 | 50.1 | ||
| Limited most or all of the time in the types of activities | ||||
| due to physical health | 1069 | 64.2 | ||