Table 1.
Characteristics & demographics of a random sample of 512 African American and White adult smokers.
| Variable | Blacks % | Whites % | Significance Test (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed Hypertension | 38.3 | 37.3 | χ2 = 0.039 (0.84) |
| Diagnosed Diabetes | 16.1 | 19.8 | χ2 = 0.939 (0.33) |
| Has Health Insurance | 49.4 | 61.3 | χ2 = 5.359 (0.02) |
| Has a Regular Doctor | 48.7 | 53.2 | χ2 = 0.773 (0.379) |
| % Women, %Men | 43.9, 56.1 | 42.7, 57.3 | χ2 = 0.048 (0.83) |
| Age Mean (σ) | 40.26 (13.51) | 37.57 (12.69) | F = 3.723 (0.05) |
| 18–45 years | 62.5 | 76.7 | χ2 = 8.127 (0.004) |
| versus ≥46 years | 37.5 | 23.3 | |
| Obese (BMI ≥30) | 30.6 | 17.2 | χ2 = 8.346 (0.004) |
| Education | |||
| High School Graduate or Less | 56.5 | 40.0 | χ2 = 10.337 (0.001) |
| versus Some College and Higher | 43.5 | 60.0 | |
| Current Smokers | 31.7 | 32.7 | χ2 = 0.130 (0.72) |
| Menthol Smokers | 88.5 | 36.5 | χ2 = 139.583 (0.0005) |
| Cigarettes per day: Mean (σ) | 10.39 (7.19) | 11.92 (7.74) | F = 3.893 (0.05) |
| HCP Ever Told to Quit Smoking | 54.7 | 73.8 | χ2 = 13.869 (0.0005) |