Research Article

The Association between KIF6 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism rs20455 and Serum Lipids in Filipino-American Women

Table 1

Demographic characteristics of the Filipino-American women subjects.

Demographic characteristicsMean ± SD
( )
Frequency (%)

Age
 No. of years in the USA
 Age—arrival in USA
Marital status
 Single8
 Married73
 Divorced/widow19
Philippine-born98
Residency in the USA
 <5 years11
 5–10 years6
 10–20 years26
 Over 20 years57
Income
 <$12,000/year17
 $13,000–$40,00047
 $41,000–$69,00020
 $70,000 and above16
Education
 High school18
 Some college21
 4 year degree52
 Graduate degree9
Occupation
 Health occupations34
Healthcare insurance
 With insurance87