Table 1.
Characteristics of the Sample at Baseline (mean [SD] or proportion) by Gender
| Variables | Men (n = 1,140) | Women (n = 1,205) | Gender difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life course SES | |||
| Childhood SES index | 0.01 (1.00) | −0.06 (0.95) | ns |
| Adult SES index | 0.18 (0.60) | −0.04 (0.62) | p < .001 |
| Body mass index at W1 | 27.46 (4.43) | 26.72 (6.35) | p < .01 |
| Biodemographic covariates | |||
| Age | 46.57 (4.15) | 46.80 (4.21) | ns |
| White | 0.92 | 0.92 | ns |
| Body weight at age 21 | 166.20 (26.83) | 126.89 (23.98) | p < .001 |
| Number of children | 1.98 (1.30) | 2.12 (1.12) | p < .05 |
| Attendance from W 1 to W3 | |||
| Attended W1, W2, and W3 | 0.56 | 0.61 | p < .05 |
| Attended W1 and W2 and LFU | 0.15 | 0.15 | ns |
| Attended W1 and W2 and died | 0.06 | 0.03 | p < .01 |
| Attended W1 and LFU | 0.17 | 0.16 | ns |
| Attended W1 and died | 0.06 | 0.05 | ns |
Notes: ns = statistically not significant; LFU = lost to follow-up; SES = socioeconomic status; W = wave. SD are in parentheses.