Table 1.

Demographic Characteristics of Respondents by Smoking Status (N = 1,352)

CharacteristicSmokers (n = 188)Nonsmokers (n = 1,164)P Value
Mean age (y)52.6 ± 12.658.4 ± 14.8<.001
Male, %48.451.2.48
White, %90.491.0.81
Education ≥ high school, %56.964.1.059
Married, %67.671.5.27
Employed for wages, %59.043.9<.001