Table 1.

Sample characteristics, including prevalence of major medical conditions. Numbers are n (%) unless otherwise stated.

Condition
Age – years (SD)	77.2 (4.9)
Women	184 (61)
Body mass index – mean kg/m2 (SD)	25.9 (4.1)
Obese (BMI > 30)	49 (16)
Diabetes	16 (5.3)
Parkinson's disease	5 (1.7)
Hearing problem	108 (35.9)
Peripheral vascular disease	45 (15)
Stroke	9 (3)
Transient ischaemic attack	12 (4)
Heart disease	71 (32.6)
Hypertension	134 (44.5)
Incontinence	63 (20.9)
Osteoarthritis	174 (57.8)
Hip fracture	8 (2.7)