Table 2.
Distribution of health related variables1 among cases and controls, odds ratios2 (OR), 95% confidence intervals (CI) and p-values (cases = 250, controls = 250).
| Variables | Cases n (%) | Controls n (%) | OR (95% CI) | P value1 |
| BMI – kg/m2 | ||||
| 25 or more | 85 (34.1) | 118 (47.2) | reference | < 0.01 |
| 20–24.9 | 107 (43.0) | 104 (41.6) | 1.23 (0.72–2.11) | |
| less than 20 | 57 (22.9) | 28 (11.2) | 3.31 (1.49–7.37) | |
| Health status | ||||
| excellent | 27 (10.8) | 43 (17.2) | reference | 0.01 |
| good | 121 (48.4) | 126 (50.4) | 1.79 (0.85–3.76) | |
| fair | 90 (36.0) | 61 (24.4) | 1.82 (0.76–4.37) | |
| poor | 12 (4.8) | 20 (8.0) | 0.31 (0.08–1.27) | |
| Dizziness | 70 (28.0) | 57 (22.8) | 1.33 (0.60–2.21) | 0.17 |
| Low blood pressure | 15 (6.0) | 3 (1.2) | 5.00 (1.45–17.27) | 0.01 |
| Diabetes | 52(20.8) | 39 (15.6) | 1.42 (0.90–2.25) | 0.14 |
| Cognitive impairment3 | 64 (28.7) | 27 (10.8) | 3.64(2.02–6.58) | <0.01 |
| Stroke | 28 (11.2) | 8 (3.2) | 4.33 (1.78–10.53) | <0.01 |
| Lack of urine control | 69 (27.6) | 30 (12.0) | 3.05 (1.82–5.12) | <0.01 |
| Poor vision4 | 21 (8.8) | 9 (3.6) | 2.63 (1.16–5.88) | 0.02 |
| Limited in carrying ADL5 | 146 (58.4) | 113 (45.2) | 1.85 (1.24–2.70) | <0.01 |
| Current use of alcohol | ||||
| not used | 198 (79.2) | 161 (64.4) | reference | < 0.01 |
| less than once a week | 35 (14.0) | 44 (17.6) | 0.79 (0.40–1.55) | |
| at least once a week | 17 (6.8) | 45 (18.0) | 0.42 (0.17–1.02) | |
| Fall in the previous 12 months | 94 (37.8) | 79 (31.6) | 1.34 (0.91–1.98) | 0.14 |
| Antidepressant6 | 8 (3.2) | 3 (1.2) | 2.67 (0.71–10.05) | 0.15 |
| Benzodiazepine6 | 44 (17.6) | 19 (7.6) | 2.56 (1.44–4.57) | <0.01 |
| Ca channel blocker5 | 22 (8.8) | 41 (16.4) | 0.47 (0.27–0.84) | 0.01 |
| Ca supplement | 5 (2.0%) | 12 (4.8) | 0.42 (0.15–1.18) | 0.10 |
| Diuretics6 | 35 (14.0) | 48 (19.2) | 0.68 (0.42–1.10) | 0.12 |
| Muscle relaxant6 | 21 (8.4) | 8 (3.2) | 5.33 (1.55–18.30) | <0.01 |
| Cerebral Vasodilators6 | 27 (10.8) | 14 (5.6) | 2.08 (1.05–4.15) | 0.04 |
1. Selection criteria for this table was univariate p-value < 0.25. P-values for the 2 × n comparisons
2. matched by sex, age group and neighbourhood. OR estimated using conditional logistic regression
3. adapted translation of the "Short Care"
4. unable to identify someone at the opposite side of the room
5. unable to perform at least one of the following activities on his(her) own: use of public transport, drive, walk short distances, eat own meals, dress up, take medication, comb, go up and downstairs, take shower, cut nails, control urine.
6. in the previous 24 hours