Table 1 Sample characteristics, LASI wave 1, 2017-18 (N = 30,366)
Characteristics | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Age group | ||
 60-69 | 18,062 | 59.5 |
 70-79 | 9039 | 29.8 |
 80+ | 3265 | 10.8 |
Gender | ||
 Men | 14,315 | 47.1 |
 Women | 16,051 | 52.9 |
Place of residence | ||
 Rural | 21,581 | 71.1 |
 Urban | 8785 | 28.9 |
Marital status | ||
 Married | 18,752 | 61.8 |
 Non-married | 11,614 | 38.3 |
Educational status | ||
 No formal education | 17,144 | 56.5 |
 Formal education | 13,222 | 43.5 |
Wealth index | ||
 Poor | 13,148 | 43.3 |
 Middle | 6376 | 21.0 |
 Rich | 10,842 | 35.7 |