Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the sample (N = 980) in comparison with the ESRD population of Singapore
Variables | Sample (N = 980) N (%) | ESRD population in Singapore (N = 3403)* N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age (Years) | ||
<40 | 84 (8.6) | 296 (8.8) |
40 - 50 | 213 (21.7) | 705 (20.7) |
50 - 60 | 333 (34.0) | 1029 (30.2) |
>60 | 350 (35.8) | 1373 (40.3) |
mean age = 56 ± 21 | ||
Gender | ||
Male | 550 (56.1) | 1713 (50.1) |
Female | 430 (43.9) | 1690 (49.9) |
Race | ||
Chinese | 668 (68.2) | 2525 (74.2) |
Malay | 166 (16.9) | 641 (18.8) |
Indian | 146 (14.9) | 204 (6.6) |
Others | 30 (1.0) | |