Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Studied Versus Georgian Population >40 Years.
| Variable | All (n = 851) | Tbilisi (n = 719) | Rural (n = 132) | Georgian populationa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (M ± SD) | 56.5 ± 11.8 | 56.2 ± 11.8 | 57.9 ± 11.8 | 58.6 ± 12.5 |
| 40-49 years (%) (n = 298) |
35.1 | 35.4 | 32.5 | 27.7 |
| 50-59 years (%) (n = 222) |
26.1 | 24.3 | 35.6 | 29.6 |
| 60-69 years (%) (n = 188) |
22.1 | 22.2 | 21.2 | 21.1 |
| 70-79 years (%) (n = 120) |
14.1 | 13.2 | 18.9 | 14.9 |
| ≥80 years (%) (n = 23) |
3.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Female (%) (n = 539) |
63.3 | 65.8 | 50.0** | 56.0 |
| Higher education (%) (n = 608) |
71.4 | 80.0 | 25.0* | 78b |
a
Georgian population >40 years old per Results of General Population Census of Georgia (2014).
b
Urban rate per census, rural reported as 22% (Results of General Population Census of Georgia, 2014).
*
p < .0001 in rural versus Tbilisi. **p < .001 in rural versus Tbilisi.