Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of women receiving calcium and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplementation (intervention group) or only advice on diet or prevention of falls to prevent fractures. Values are percentages (numbers) unless stated otherwise
| Variable | Intervention group (n=1321) | Control group (n=1993) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age | 77.0 (5.10) | 76.7 (5.02) |
| Mean (SD) weight (kg) | 64.9 (12.07) | 64.9 (11.93) |
| Bodyweight <58 kg | 32.7 (417/1277) | 32.8 (629/1918) |
| Previous fracture (any) | 58.7 (776/1321) | 58.3 (1161/1990) |
| No fracture 10 years before randomisation | 80.6 (1064/1321) | 80.2 (1599/1993) |
| Smoker | 8.6 (101/1171) | 7.4 (127/1717) |
| Self reported poor or fair health | 38.9 (510/1311) | 37.1 (737/1986) |
| Maternal hip fracture | 16.8 (222/1320) | 16.1 (320/1991) |
| Fall in previous 12 months | 33.7 (445/1320) | 34.2 (681/1993) |
| Mean (SD) SF-12 scores*: | ||
| Mental health component | 51.42 (9.75) | 51.16 (9.66) |
| Physical component | 40.14 (11.96) | 40.29 (12.18) |
| EuroQol | 0.700 (0.251) | 0.694 (0.254) |
| Mean estimated dietary calcium intake (mg/d)† | 1075 (338) | 1084 (346) |
*
High scores denote good mental and physical health.
†
Self reported.