Table 1.
Characteristics of 3,547 elders in CHS by Ability to Perform ADL
| Characteristic | Total | No Limitation in ADL | Limitation in ≥ 1 ADL |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 3547 | 2792 | 755 |
| Age | 78 (5) | 78 (5) | 80 (6) |
| Female | 2150 (61%) | 1622 (58%) | 528 (70%) |
| African American | 584 (17%) | 430 (15%) | 154 (20%) |
| Education | |||
| None-grade 9 | 555 (16%) | 392 (14%) | 163 (22%) |
| HS graduate | 1317 (37%) | 1053 (38%) | 264 (35%) |
| Professional | 1667 (47%) | 1344 (48%) | 323 (43%) |
| Smoking | |||
| Former | 1536 (44%) | 1220 (45%) | 316 (43%) |
| Current | 259 (8%) | 209 (8%) | 50 (7%) |
| Physical activity kcal/wk* | 675 [183, 1598] | 795 [270, 1755] | 296 [0, 945] |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 26.9 (4.7) | 26.6 (4.4) | 28.3 (5.5) |
| SBP | 137 (21) | 137 (21) | 138 (21) |
| DBP | 70 (11) | 70 (11) | 70 (12) |
| Treated with anti-hypertensives | 2074 (59%) | 1588 (57%) | 486 (65%) |
| Diabetes | 529 (16%) | 382 (14%) | 147 (22%) |
| Total cholesterol | 202 (40) | 201 (40) | 204 (40) |
| Cystatin C | 1.16 (0.41) | 1.14 (0.37) | 1.27 (0.53) |
| History of CHD¥ | 885 (25%) | 656 (24%) | 229 (30%) |
| History of CHF¥ | 354 (10%) | 218 (8%) | 136 (18%) |
BMI= body mass index, CHD= coronary heart disease, CHF=congestive heart failure
*
median [IQR]
¥
Excluded for the incident CVD analyes