Characteristics of the Patient Population (N = 795)
| Characteristic | Percent (n) |
|---|---|
| Note: mean age = 73.3 y (SD = 5.8). | |
| *Alcohol use ≥4 drinks at single sitting within past 3 months. | |
| Sex, female | 56.6 (450) |
| Race | |
| White | 88.2 (701) |
| African American | 8.8 (70) |
| Other | 3.0 (24) |
| Income | |
| <$15,000 | 18.1 (138) |
| $15,000–34,999 | 44.4 (339) |
| $35,000–54,999 | 19.6 (150) |
| $55,000–74,999 | 10.3 (79) |
| >$75,000 | 7.6 (58) |
| Education | |
| <12 years | 15.0 (119) |
| HS diploma | 26.4 (210) |
| College | 47.8 (380) |
| Graduate degree | 10.8 (86) |
| Cigarette use | 7.5 (60) |
| Excessive alcohol use* | 6.3 (50) |