Table 1 Characteristics of survey respondents (n = 530)

Age category (years)

   < 45

14.2

   45 to 65

50.4

   > 65

35.5

Male

31.5

Race

   Black

32.5

   White

67.5

Education

   < High school graduate

25.6

   High school graduate

32.5

   Some college or more

41.9

Reports little/no exercise

42.3

Body mass index

   Normal (< 25 kg/m ² )

14.0

   Overweight (25 to 30 kg/m ² )

30.8

   Obese (> 30 kg/m ² )

55.3

Self reported health

   Excellent or very good

21.2

   Good

39.5

   Fair or poor

39.3

Current smoker

20.8

Other cardiovascular conditions

   Heart disease

26.0

   Diabetes

32.6

   Stroke or mini-stroke

10.3