Table 1. Comparison of the studied characteristics of the community-dwelling elderly and the nursing home residents.
| Characteristic | Nursing home resident (n = 66) | Community-dwelling (n = 139) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 74.5 [69.8-78] | 64 [61-70] | < 0.001 |
| Female/Male | 26 (39%)/40 (61%) | 91 (65%)/48 (35%) | 0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.0 ± 4.5 | 28.9 ± 4.9 | < 0.001 |
| 25(OH)D (nmol/l) | 17.8 [9.4-28.6] | 36.7 [26.9-50] | < 0.001 |
| TSH (mIU/l) | 1.68 [1.16-2.94] | 2.16 [1.28-3.55] | 0.27 |
| PTH (pmol/l) | 5.6 [3.9-8.9] | 4.7 [3.6-5.8] | 0.003 |
| Ca (mmol/l) | 2.32 ± 0.18 | 2.41 ± 0.12 | 0.001 |
| iP (mmol/l) | 1.12 ± 0.18 | 1.22 ± 0.18 | 0.001 |
| AlP (IU/l) | 77.5 [65-103.3] | 65 [52-78] | < 0.001 |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) | 73.7 ± 21.1 | 76.8 ± 15.3 | 0.27 |
| Married (%) | 9.1% [2.2-16] | 69.8% [62.2-77.4] | < 0.001 |