Table 2 Comparison of characteristics between the two groups.
From: The mediating role of intrinsic capacity in balance and falls among older adults
Falls group (131 cases) | No-Falls group (153 cases) | |χ2/T| | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 81.38 (7.30) | 77.99 (9.35) | 3.426 | 0.001* |
Sex (male, %) | 67.94 | 78.43 | 3.998 | 0.046* |
BMI | 23.70 (3.34) | 24.02 (2.91) | 0.865 | 0.388 |
Hypertension (yes, %) | 69.77 | 69.93 | 0.001 | 0.976 |
Coronary heart disease (yes, %) | 54.26 | 33.33 | 12.516 | < 0.001* |
Diabetes (yes, %) | 45.74 | 35.95 | 2.785 | 0.095 |
Cerebrovascular disease (yes, %) | 32.56 | 11.76 | 18.067 | < 0.001* |
Chronic kidney disease (yes, %) | 11.63 | 7.19 | 1.647 | 0.199 |
Multiple medication history (≥ 5, %) | 68.22 | 38.56 | 24.665 | < 0.001* |
