Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of cannabis users
| Characteristic | Total n (%) | Use between 6-months to 3-years ago n (%) | Use within previous 6-months n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| N=83 | N=27 | N=56 | |
| Age, years | |||
| <65 | 2 (2%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (4%) |
| 65–74 | 31 (37%) | 10 (37%) | 21 (38%) |
| 75–84 | 35 (42%) | 11 (41%) | 24 (43%) |
| 85+ | 15 (18%) | 6 (22%) | 9 (16%) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 50 (60%) | 19 (70%) | 31 (55%) |
| Male | 33 (40%) | 8 (30%) | 25 (45%) |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| Non-Hispanic White | 76 (92%) | 25 (93%) | 51 (91%) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 1 (1%) | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) |
| Hispanic | 5 (6%) | 1 (4%) | 4 (7%) |
| Non-Hispanic Asian | 1 (1%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |
| Relationship status | |||
| Married or long-term partner | 48 (58%) | 12 (44%) | 36 (64%) |
| Widowed | 20 (24%) | 9 (33%) | 11 (20%) |
| Divorced/separated | 12 (14%) | 6 (22%) | 6 (11%) |
| Single, never married | 3 (4%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (5%) |
| Education | |||
| ≤High school | 9 (11%) | 3 (11%) | 6 (11%) |
| Some/completed college degree | 35 (43%) | 15 (56%) | 20 (37%) |
| Graduate and/or advanced degree | 37 (46%) | 9 (33%) | 28 (52%) |
Note: There were no statistical differences across groups.