Table 1.
Distribution of selected characteristics of the entire cohort, Quebec, 2000–2013
| Variable | Number at cohort entry (percentage) | Pearson-years of observation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agea | 20–44 | 3,646,390 (57.1) | 28,548,549 |
| 45–64 | 1,794,103 (28.1) | 25,477,943 | |
| 65 + | 942,017 (14.8) | 13,484,923 | |
| Sex | Male | 3,108,864 (48.7) | 32,380,859 |
| Female | 3,273,646 (51.3) | 35,730,556 | |
| Material deprivation | Quintile 1 | 1,244,647 (19.5) | 12,952,185 |
| Quintile 2 | 1,241,466 (19.4) | 13,214,565 | |
| Quintile 3 | 1,267,927 (19.9) | 13,510,431 | |
| Quintile 4 | 1,258,677 (19.7) | 13,219,538 | |
| Quintile 5 | 1,230,893 (19.3) | 12,606,293 | |
| Missing | 138,900 (2.2) | 2,008,403 | |
| Urban–rural residence | Rural | 1,378,184 (21.6) | 31,108,277 |
| Major CMAa (Montreal) | 2,969,913 (46.5) | 13,420,259 | |
| Other CMAs | 1,238,883 (19.4) | 8,581,158 | |
| Census Agglomeration | 795,530 (12.5) | 14,401,721 | |