Table 1.
Health characteristics of participants, by study questionnaire
| Characteristics | All participants (n=1,220) | 65–74 years of age (n=562) | ≥75 years of age (n=658) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight loss, n (%) | 149 (12.2) | 63 (11.2) | 86 (13.1) | 0.323 |
| Impaired vision or hearing, n (%) | 711 (58.3) | 281 (50.0) | 430 (65.3) | <0.001 |
| Fall-related injuries, n (%) | 260 (21.3) | 99 (17.6) | 161 (24.5) | 0.004 |
| Mood disorder, n (%) | 562 (46.1) | 262 (46.6) | 300 (45.6) | 0.720 |
| Cognitive impairment, n (%) | 710 (58.2) | 296 (52.7) | 414 (62.9) | <0.001 |
| Urinary incontinence, n (%) | 345 (28.3) | 131 (23.3) | 214 (32.5) | <0.001 |
| Difficulty walking, n (%) | 513 (42.1) | 192 (34.2) | 321 (48.8) | <0.001 |
| Total score, mean ± SD | 2.9±1.5 | 2.6±1.5 | 3.2±1.4 | 0.004 |