Table 2.
Distribution of quality of life (WHOQoL) and functional ability (WHODASi) outcomes by age and sex
| Variables | Men (n=2,463) | Women (n=2,668) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean WHOQoL score (SD) | ||
| 50–59 years | 69.3 (5.6) | 68.8 (6.6) |
| 60–69 years | 68.4 (5.9) | 67.6 (6.9) |
| 70–79 years | 67.0 (7.3) | 67.2 (9.4) |
| 80 years and over | 64.3 (7.1) | 66.1 (11.7) |
| Percentage of respondents with WHOQoL less than median | ||
| 50–59 years | 28.8 | 37.0 |
| 60–69 years | 39.1 | 50.3 |
| 70–79 years | 52.8 | 59.7 |
| 80 years and over | 67.9 | 71.2 |
| Mean WHODASi score (SD) | ||
| 50–59 years | 90.4 (13.4) | 87.5 (14.4) |
| 60–69 years | 87.1 (14.9) | 82.2 (16.2) |
| 70–79 years | 80.5 (18.1) | 74.0 (21.3) |
| 80 years and over | 68.4 (22.1) | 59.0 (24.9) |
| Percentage of respondents with WHODASi less than median | ||
| 50–59 years | 35.0 | 43.9 |
| 60–69 years | 45.2 | 61.2 |
| 70–79 years | 62.0 | 73.5 |
| 80 years and over | 82.1 | 86.5 |