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. 2011 Jan 26;6:37–46. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S15433

Table 1.

Housing and living conditions. Subjects were divided into four groups representing different lifestyles in terms of independence, social contacts, and physical activity

Group Lifestyle Explanation % of cohort
1
(n = 51)
“General” Independently living subjects with regular social contacts and agile lifestyle. No workout. 32.3%
2a
(n = 30)
“Active” Independently living subjects with regular social contacts and active lifestyle. Regular amateur dancing. 19.0%
2b
(n = 22)
Independently living subjects with regular social contacts and active lifestyle. Regular workout. 13.9%
2c
(n = 21)
Independently living subjects with regular social contacts and active lifestyle. Irregular workout. 13.3%
3
(n = 27)
“Sedentary” Subjects living in senior residences. Reduced social contacts. No workout. 17.1%
4
(n = 7)
“Nursing care” Subjects in need of care living in a nursing home. Very limited social contacts. Almost static lifestyle. 4.4%