Table 1.
Participant characteristics.
| Characteristics | Children (n = 27) | Adults (n = 28) | Seniors (n = 28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 14.0 ± 1.5 | 31.3 ± 11.3 | 75.6 ± 5.7 |
| Sex (female) | 17 (63.0) | 17 (60.7) | 22 (78.6) |
| Chronic diseases (yes) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (7.1) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.2 ± 5.3 | 23.7 ± 2.9 | 23.5 ± 2.7 |
| Underweight | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.6) |
| Normal weight | 23 (85.2) | 22 (78.6) | 19 (67.9) |
| Overweight | 4 (14.8) | 6 (21.4) | 8 (28.6) |
| SOMCT (pt.) | 2.0 [4.0–6.0] | 0.0 [0.0–2.0] | 2.5 [0.0–4.0] |
| Handgrip strength (kg) | 31.4 ± 6.1 | 42.2 ± 10.1 | 27.4 ± 9.1 |
| Low | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.6) | 7 (25.0) |
| Normal | 15 (55.6) | 22 (78.6) | 19 (67.9) |
| High | 12 (44.4) | 5 (17.9) | 2 (7.1) |
| EQ-5D-3L (pt.) | 1.00 ± 0.1 | 0.99 ± 0.03 | 0.93 ± 0.10 |
| EQ VAS (pt.) | 88.7 ± 12.3 | 86.9 ± 8.3 | 72.1 ± 5.2 |
| IPAQ-SF (MET-min/week) | 4880 [4096–5514] | 5529 [3287–7230] | 6031 [3309–9171] |
| Low PAL | 2 (7.4) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.6) |
| Moderate PAL | 2 (7.4) | 4 (4.3) | 6 (21.4) |
| High PAL | 23 (85.2) | 24 (85.7) | 21 (75.0) |
Data given as n (%), median [interquartile range], or mean ± standard deviation.
BMI body mass index, SOMCT Short Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test, EQ-5D-3L EuroQol 5-Dimensions 3-Levels questionnaire, EQ VAS EuroQol visual analogue scale, IPAQ-SF International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, PAL physical activity level.