Table 1.
Cohort Characteristics
| Characteristic | Statistics |
|---|---|
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| Age (years) – mean (SD) | 66 (11) |
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| Male - N (%) | 18 (95%) |
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| Race/Ethnicity - N (%) | |
| White | 17 (94%) |
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| Smoking status - N (%) | |
| Current Smoker | 4 (21%) |
| Former Smoker | 10 (53%) |
| Never smoker | 5 (26%) |
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| Education - N (%) | |
| High School or less | 7 (39%) |
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| Largest nodule Size (in diameter) – mean (SD) | 5 mm (3 mm) |
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| Time from nodule detection to baseline interview – mean (SD) (median) |
154 days (145) (121) |
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| Type of physician caring for nodule | |
| Primary Care Provider | 19 (100%) |
| Attending | 15 (79%) |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 (16%) |
| Physician Assistant | 1 (5%) |
Percents are of non-missing information