Table 1 Demographic characteristics
| Â | National sample (N = 1064) | HMO sample (N = 1045) |
|---|---|---|
Age (mean) | 49.75 years | 46.56 years |
Female | 68% | 55% |
Hispanic ethnicity | 5% | 2% |
Race | Â | Â |
   African American | 10% | 12% |
   American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% | 1% |
   Asian or Pacific Islander | 2% | .5% |
   White | 84% | 86% |
   Other | 4% | 0% |
Education | Â | Â |
   < High School | 8% | 6% |
   High School Graduate | 28% | 28% |
   >High School | 64% | 66% |
Physical Health | Â | Â |
   Excellent or Very Good | 57% | 58% |
   Good | 28% | 33% |
   Fair or Poor | 14% | 10% |
Mental Health | Â | Â |
   Excellent or Very Good | 72% | 72% |
   Good | 24% | 25% |
   Fair or Poor | 5% | 3% |