TABLE 1.
Comparison between the characteristics of 6017 elderly community dwelling men and women, who participated in the 3C Study.
| Characteristic | Men (n = 2492) | Women (n = 3525) | Test for gender difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | t test | p | ||
| Age (years) | 73.4 (4.9) | 73.5 (4.9) | −0.89 | 0.37 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.3 (3.4) | 25.3 (4.2) | 9.2 | < 0.001 |
| % | χ2 (df) | p | ||
| ≥ 12yrs schooling | 38.8 | 24.9 | 133 (1) | < 0.001 |
| Married or living with others | 83.2 | 48.1 | 767 (1) | < 0.001 |
| Current heavy drinker (≥ 24 grams each day) | 34.6 | 4.1 | 956 (1) | < 0.001 |
| Heavy smoker (10 pack years) | 8.3 | 3.8 | 57.1 (1) | < 0.001 |
| Physical activity limitations | 5.3 | 7.5 | 11.2 (1) | < 0.001 |
| At least three current medications | 48.0 | 56.1 | 38.0 (1) | <0.001 |
| Cognitive impairment | 21.7 | 26.4 | 17.7 (1) | <0.001 |
| Insomnia | 15.1 | 31.2 | 204 (1) | <0.001 |
| History of cerebro- and cardio-vascular disease | 22.3 | 11.4 | 128 (1) | <0.001 |
| Comorbiditya | 50.8 | 46.9 | 9.1 (1) | 0.003 |
| Current use of hormone treatment | n/a | 15.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Current use of antidepressants | 3.4 | 7.8 | 50.0 (1) | <0.001 |
| Severe depressive symptoms (CES-D≥23) | 4.3 | 12.2 | 113 (1) | <0.001 |
| Current MDD | 0.6 | 2.0 | 18.1 (1) | <0.001 |
| Past MDDb | 6.9 | 14.4 | 83.6 (1) | <0.001 |
| Centre | 0.72 (2) | 0.70 | ||
| Bordeaux | 22.3 | 22.0 | ||
| Dijon | 53.0 | 54.1 | ||
| Montpellier | 24.7 | 23.9 | ||
a
Includes cerebro- and cardio-vascular disease, more than one chronic illnesses (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid problems, asthma), or cancer diagnosed within the last 2 years.