Table 1.
Characteristics of the LASI-DAD Sample (N = 906)
| Characteristic | Mean or No. | SD or % |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 69.16 | 7.22 |
| Male sex | 400 | 44.2 |
| Total learning score (words)a | 12.01 | 5.15 |
| Delayed recall score (words)b | 3.35 | 2.43 |
| Education | ||
| Less than lower secondary | 634 | 70.0 |
| Upper secondary/vocational training | 233 | 25.7 |
| Tertiary | 39 | 4.3 |
| Caste | ||
| 1. Scheduled caste | 170 | 18.8 |
| 2. Scheduled tribe | 17 | 1.9 |
| 3. Other backward class | 450 | 49.7 |
| 4. None of them | 269 | 29.7 |
| Urban/rural | ||
| Urban community | 400 | 44.2 |
| Rural village | 506 | 55.8 |
Abbreviation: LASI-DAD, Longitudinal Aging Study in India–Diagnostic Assessment of Dementia.
a
Total learning score, N = 899.
b
Delayed recall score, N = 893.