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| (%) |
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| Mean age in years (range) | 41.5 (1–93) |
| Race | |
| White/Caucasian | 414 (78.7) |
| African American | 83 (15.8) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 20 (3.8) |
| Asian | 3 (0.6) |
| Other | 6 (1.1) |
| Female Gender | 355 (67.1) |
| Number of Residences since Katrina | |
| 1 | 278 (52.5) |
| 2 | 133 (25.1) |
| 3 | 86 (16.2) |
| 4 or more | 32 (6.2) |
| Surface material or structural home repair needed | 282 (53.3) |
| Doctor-diagnosed asthma | |
| Yes | 141 (27.6) |
| No | 352 (68.7) |
| Skin Prick Test Results | |
| Mold positive | 55 (10.4) |
| At least one positive indoor allergen | 194 (36.7) |
| Cat pelt positive | 93 (17.6) |
| Mixed cockroach positive | 24 (4.5) |
| Dog epithelium positive | 22 (4.2) |
| Any dust mite positive | 179 (34.1) |
| At least one positive outdoor allergen | 221 (41.8) |
| Any Tree Pollen | 146 (27.6) |
| Any Weed Pollen | 119 (22.5) |
| Any Grass Pollen | 141 (26.6) |
| At least one positive indoor or outdoor result | 300 (56.7%) |
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