Table 1.
Characteristics of Men and Women in the Framingham Foot Study (2002–2008) With Completed Foot Examination and Physical Performance Assessments
| Characteristic | Men (n = 655) | Women (n = 889) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, M ± SD y | 71.0±10.9 | 71.1±11.9 |
| Body mass index, M ± SD kg/m2 | 28.7±4.5 | 27.4±5.6 |
| Body mass index category, n(%) | ||
| <25.0 | 139 (21.2) | 332 (37.4) |
| 25.0–30.0 | 295 (45.0) | 314 (35.3) |
| 30.0–35.0 | 164 (25.0) | 171 (19.2) |
| >35.0 | 57 (8.7) | 72 (8.1) |
| Regular smoker, n(%) | 48 (7.3) | 76 (8.6) |
| Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, M ± SD | 4.6±5.8 | 6.4±7.4 |
| Short Physical Performance Battery category, n(%) | ||
| Minimal limitations (score = 10 to 12) | 522 (79.7) | 674 (75.8) |
| Mild limitations (score = 7 to 9) | 99 (15.1) | 120 (13.5) |
| Moderate limitations (score = 4 to 6) | 19 (2.9) | 52 (5.9) |
| Severe limitations (score = 1 to 3) | 15 (2.3) | 43 (4.8) |
| Foot pain, n(%) | 122 (18.6) | 224 (25.2) |