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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Jan 15.
Published in final edited form as: J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011 Aug 1;59(8):1376–1384. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03518.x

Table 4.

Association of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) With Individual Physical Performance Measures in the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study.

MetS No MetS Difference Between Groups 95% CI P-value
Mean 95% CI Mean 95% CI
Grip Strength (kg) 41.67 41.27, 42.07 41.56 41.32, 41.79 −0.11 −0.58, 0.35 0.635
Narrow Walk Speed (m/s) 1.12 1.10, 1.13 1.16 1.15, 1.17 0.04 0.03, 0.06 <.001
Walking Speed (m/s) 1.22 1.21, 1.23 1.26 1.25, 1.26 0.04 0.02, 0.05 <.001
Repeated Chair Stands (sec) 11.47 11.30, 11.64 11.03 10.93, 11.13 −0.44 −0.63, −0.24 <.001

Note. P-values are from multivariable-adjusted linear regression models comparing men with and without MetS (referent) as defined by World Health Organization criteria (insulin resistance (evidenced by impaired fasting glucose, diabetes, or hyperinsulinemia) and at least 2 of the following: systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher or use of anti-hypertensive medication; body mass index of 30 or higher; high density lipoprotein cholesterol < 35 mg/dl; triglycerides of 150 mg/dl or higher). Covariates included age, race, education, clinic site, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, history of falls/fracture, health status and number of chronic conditions. CI = Confidence Interval.