Table 2.
Demographic and Illness Severity Distribution By Social Risk Group*.
| Demographics and Illness Severity | Overall N=3,044 | Group 1 N=1,017 | Group 2 N=570 | Group 3 N=1,111 | Group 4 N=346 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demographics | |||||
| Age at Time of Study Enrollment † | |||||
| 18 – 39 | 623 (20%) | 281 (28%) | 143 (25%) | 136 (12%) | 63 (18%) |
| 40 – 55 | 1,416 (47%) | 491 (48%) | 281 (49%) | 479 (43%) | 165 (48%) |
| 56+ | 1,005 (33%) | 245 (24%) | 146 (26%) | 496 (45%) | 118 (34%) |
| Sex † | |||||
| Male | 1,168 (38%) | 321 (32%) | 158 (28%) | 522 (47%) | 167 (48%) |
| Female | 1,876 (62%) | 696 (68%) | 412 (72%) | 589 (53%) | 179 (52%) |
| B. Chronic Disability Payment System † | |||||
| Lowest quartile (healthiest) | 761 (25%) | 378 (37%) | 175 (31%) | 172 (15%) | 36 (10%) |
| Lower middle | 761 (25%) | 271 (27%) | 163 (29%) | 242 (22%) | 85 (25%) |
| Lower upper | 761 (25%) | 228 (22%) | 121 (21%) | 317 (29%) | 95 (27%) |
| Upper quartile (sickest) | 761 (25%) | 140 (14%) | 111 (19%) | 380 (34%) | 130 (38%) |
*
Group 1= employed and fewest social risks; Group 2= employed and high financial strain; Group 3= unemployed and limited internet and car access; Group 4= unemployed and many social risks.
†
The difference between groups is significant at p<0.001.