TABLE 1.
Characteristics of Study Participants With Multiple Sclerosis (n = 20)
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Sex, No. (%) | |
| Female | 12 (60) |
| Male | 8 (40) |
| Race/ethnicity, No. (%) | |
| Non-Hispanic White | 12 (60) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 5 (25) |
| Hispanic White | 2 (10) |
| Hispanic Black | 1 (5) |
| Age, mean (range), y | 56 (37–73) |
| EDSS score, No. (%) | |
| 1.0–5.0 | 12 (60) |
| ≥6.0 | 8 (40) |
| Geographic region, No. (%) | |
| Urban | 13 (65) |
| Rural | 7 (35) |
| US Census region, No. (%) | |
| Midwest | 5 (25) |
| Northeast | 5 (25) |
| South | 5 (25) |
| West | 5 (25) |
EDSS, Expanded Disability Status Scale.