Table 4.
MetS | No MetS | Difference Between Groups | 95% CI | P-value | |||
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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.