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. 2017 Jun;34(6):27–32.

Table 1.

Patient Demographics

Characteristics Rural (n = 400) Urban (n = 401) P Value
Clinics, n 10 4
Age, y 70 69.2 .15
Male 96% 97% .45
White 99% 96% < .01
Body mass index 30.5 30.3 .33
Coronary artery disease 35% 34% .92
Congestive heart failure 15% 19% .16
Cerebral vascular accident 9% 9% .80
Obstructive sleep apnea 26% 33% < .05
Diabetes mellitus 29% 32% .29
Depression or posttraumatic stress disorder 37% 42% .02
Addictive disorder 17% 24% .02
Chronic kidney disease 14% 16% .45