Table 5 Baseline demographic characteristics of the participants in the 4CÂ Study
N (%), unless stated differently | 4C-MCI cohort (n = 315) | 4C-Dementia cohort (n = 331) |
|---|---|---|
Age at baseline (years, mean ± SD) | 69.7 ± 8.5 | 74.9 ± 10.2 |
Female sex | 111 (35) | 182 (55) |
Caucasian | 311 (99) | 326 (98) |
Education | ||
 Low (lower than middle school) | 126 (40.0) | 142 (44.1) |
 Middle (high school/vocational education) | 78 (24.8) | 90 (28.0) |
 High (university) | 111 (35.2) | 90 (28.0) |
Marital Status | ||
 Married/registered partnership, cohabiting | 244 (77.5) | 202 (61.2) |
 Widow/widower | 42 (13.3) | 93 (28.2) |
 Single, divorced | 29 (9.2) | 35 (10.6) |
Living situation | ||
 Alone, independently | 59 (18.7) | 100 (30.5) |
 With partner and/or children | 242 (76.8) | 205 (62.5) |
 Institutionalized living | 9 (2.9) | 21 (6.4) |
 Others | 5 (1.6) | 2 (0.6) |
Informant’s relation with the participant | ||
 Partner | 224 (71.1) | 179 (54.4) |
 Offspring | 60 (19.5) | 115 (35.0) |
 Sibling | 7 (2.2) | 10 (3.0) |
 Other relative or acquaintance | 23 (7.3) | 25 (7.6) |