Table I.
Characteristics of BCOPS Study Participants (1999–2000)
| Characteristics | No. | % or Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 96 | 39.80±7.66 |
| CES‐D score | 96 | 7.02±6.25 |
| Count of syndrome components | 96 | 1.19±1.33 |
| Metabolic syndrome, % | ||
| Present | 15 | 15.63 |
| Absent | 81 | 84.38 |
| Education, % | ||
| ≤High school/GED | 18 | 18.75 |
| College <4 y | 30 | 31.25 |
| College 4+ y | 48 | 50.00 |
Abbreviations: BCOPS, Buffalo Cardio‐Metabolic Occupational Police Stress; CES‐D, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Rating Scale; GED, General Equivalency Diploma; SD, standard deviation.