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Table 3 Online survey respondent demographics and household health status (N = 122)

From: Developing effective communication materials on the health effects of climate change for vulnerable groups: a mixed methods study

 

Number

Percent

Race/Ethnicity

(n = 118)

 White

32

27.1

 Black

34

28.8

 Hispanic

21

17.8

 Other

31

26.3

Age

(n = 120)

 18–24

18

15.0

 25–34

49

40.8

 35–44

39

32.5

 45 and above

14

11.7

Gender

(n = 122)

 Female

88

72.1

 Male

34

27.9

Education

(n = 120)

 Some high school

8

6.7

 High school or GED

20

16.7

 Some college/2-year degree

92

76.7

Income

(n = 118)

 Less than 20 K

18

15.3

 20 K–30 K

24

20.3

 31 K–40 K

75

64.4

State of Residence

(n = 115)

 California

38

33.0

 Texas

20

17.4

 Pennsylvania

35

30.4

 Georgia

12

10.4

 Ohio or Michigan (Midwest)

10

8.7

Household Health Conditions

(n = 117)

 Asthma

69

59.0

 Pollen Allergies

65

56.0

 Obesity

33

28.5

 Diabetes

17

14.7

 Health effects from extreme heat

21

18.1

Affected household members

(n = 116)

 Self

81

69.8

 Partner

28

24.1

 Parent

37

31.9

 Other adult household member

4

3.5

 Child

12

10.3