Table 1.
Descriptive information for the full HRS sample (N = 4224)
| Variable | Available N (%) | N (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 4224 (100) | 67.37 (9.15) | |
| Current Smokers at Time 1 | 4224 (100) | 442 (10.5) | |
| Education (years) | 4224 (100) | 13.15 (4.33) | |
| Ethnicity | 4224 (100) | ||
| White | 3370 (79.8) | ||
| Black | 480 (11.4) | ||
| Hispanic | 69 (1.6) | ||
| Other | 305 (7.2) | ||
| Gender | 4224 (100) | ||
| Males | 1772 (42.0) | ||
| Females | 2452 (58.0) | ||
| Height (inches) | 4176 (98.9) | 66.45 (29.04) | |
| PEFR at Time 1 (L/min) | 4224 (100) | 384.23 (130.81) | |
| PEFR at Time 2 (L/min) | 4224 (100) | 371.49 (135.47) | |
| Physical Activity (0 – 4) | 3364 (79.6) | 2.32 (1.42) | |
| Social Integration at Time 1 (1 – 8) | 4224 (100) | 5.42 (1.33) | |
| Social Roles Endorsed at Time 1 | 4224 (100) | ||
| Club/Organization | 2094 (49.6) | ||
| Employee | 1601 (37.9) | ||
| Family | 4043 (95.7) | ||
| Friends | 3984 (94.3) | ||
| Parent | 3958 (93.7) | ||
| Religious Service | 2504 (59.3) | ||
| Spouse | 2930 (69.4) | ||
| Volunteer | 1783 (42.2) | ||
| Weight (pounds) | 4043 (95.7) | 180.13 (49.39) |
Note: HRS = Health and Retirement Study; PEFR = peak expiratory flow rate; Time 1 = 2006; Time 2 = 2010