Table 1.
Characteristics of patient and control groupsa
| Characteristics | Cases (n = 102) | Controls (n = 101) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age |
73.7 ± 8.7 |
72.4 ± 9.3 |
0.3 |
| BMI |
23.3 ± 4.2 |
24.9 ± 4.5 |
0.03 |
| Gender |
|
|
|
| Male |
47 (46.1) |
49 (48.5) |
0.73 |
| Female |
55 (53.9) |
52 (51.5) |
|
| Residence |
|
|
0.14 |
| Own home |
95 (94.1) |
89 (88.1) |
|
| Relatives home |
6 (5.9) |
12 (11.9) |
|
| Comorbidities |
|
|
|
| 0 |
27 (26.5) |
23 (22.8) |
0.65 |
| 1-2 |
55 (53.9) |
61 (60.4) |
|
| ≥ 3 | 20 (19.6) | 17 (16.8) |
aResults expressed as mean ± standard deviation, and number (percentage) as appropriate.