Table 1 Descriptive statistics of WHS study population who are 60 years and older
From: Eye care utilization by older adults in low, middle, and high income countries
Variable | Overall Mean (SD) or % N = 35,839 |
|---|---|
Income status of country of origin | Â |
   Low | 31% |
   Lower middle | 34% |
   Upper middle | 28% |
   High | 7% |
Age, Years | 70 (8) |
Female gender | 56% |
Highest education level | Â |
   No formal schooling | 33% |
   Less than primary school | 16% |
   Completed primary school | 20% |
   Completed secondary school | 19% |
   Completed high school | 7% |
   Completed college/university | 5% |
   Completed post-graduate degree | 1% |
Setting | Â |
   Urban or Semi-Urban | 51% |
   Rural | 49% |
Health status | Â |
   Very good | 8% |
   Good | 28% |
   Fair | 42% |
   Bad or very bad | 22% |
Diabetes | 9% |