Table 1.
Characteristics of HRS respondents by cognitive status, 2018
| Full Sample (n=1,291) | Cognitively Normal (n=1,090) | Cognitive Impairment (n=201) | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent Characteristics | ||||
| Age (mean) | 66.9 | 66.4 | 69.7 | <0.001 |
| Female | 56.9 | 57.7 | 52.7 | 0.191 |
| Married | 63.2 | 63.6 | 61.2 | 0.520 |
| Black | 20.6 | 19.4 | 26.9 | 0.017 |
| White | 66.5 | 69.7 | 48.8 | <0.001 |
| Other | 12.9 | 10.8 | 24.4 | <0.001 |
| Hispanic | 14.7 | 12.2 | 28.4 | <0.001 |
| Less than High school | 12.9 | 8.8 | 34.8 | <0.001 |
| High school or some college | 60.0 | 60.6 | 56.2 | 0.240 |
| College | 27.2 | 30.6 | 9.0 | <0.001 |
| Above median wealth | 50.1 | 52.8 | 35.8 | <0.001 |
| Children | 90.2 | 89.7 | 92.5 | 0.219 |
| Recent Hospitalization | 22.4 | 22.3 | 22.9 | 0.853 |
| Self-rated Fair or poor health | 26.2 | 23.6 | 40.3 | <0.001 |
| Any comorbidities | 63.3 | 62.8 | 66.2 | 0.356 |
| Heart condition | 24.8 | 23.9 | 29.4 | 0.103 |
| Parent/In-law with dementia | 13.0 | 12.6 | 15.4 | 0.269 |
| Missing/unsure parent dementia | 50.0 | 49.1 | 55.2 | 0.110 |
| Attend religious event monthly | 50.1 | 49.7 | 52.2 | 0.512 |
Notes: Numbers are reported as percentages except for age. P-values are determined from chi-square tests and t-tests for association by cognitive status. A recent hospitalization includes a hospitalization in the past two years. ‘Any comorbidities’ represents respondents with diabetes, cancer, lung disease, a heart condition, past stroke, or a psychiatric disorder.