Table 2.
Baseline exposure to covariates in 1,382 youngest-old individuals
| Covariate | Exposed n (%) | Missing n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ischemic heart disease | 159 (13.6) | 11 (0.9) |
| Cerebral hypoperfusion | 369 (31.5) | 26 (2.2) |
| CNS disease | 58 (4.9) | 6 (0.5) |
| Psychiatric disorder | 550 (46.9) | 14 (1.2) |
| Sensory impairment | 619 (52.8) | 36 (3.1) |
| Cancer in past 10 yearsa | 71 (6.1) | – |
| Obstructive lung disease | 79 (6.7) | 12 (1.0) |
| Musculoskeletal disease | 769 (65.6) | 6 (0.5) |
| Dizziness and balance disorders | 810 (69.1) | 7 (0.6) |
| Diabetes | 88 (7.5) | 5 (0.4) |
| Head trauma | 209 (17.8) | 14 (1.2) |
| Substance abuse | 62 (5.3) | 6 (0.5) |
| Walking speed below age group median; self-selected or maximum | 23 (2.0) | |
| At either self-selected or maximum | 264 (22.5) | |
| At both self-selected and maximum | 426 (36.3) | |
| Nervous system medicationb | 170 (14.5) | – |
| Antihypertensive medicationb | 326 (27.8) | – |
| Opiate medicationb | 62 (5.3) | – |
aVariables from registry that is in theory complete for all participants
bData from medical records and patient interviews that are in theory complete for all participants