Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Study Participants According to Falls During Follow-up
| Characteristic | All Participants N=1103 | One or more Falls N=606 | No Falls N=497 | P-value a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 79.6 (5.3) | 80.5 (5.6) | 78.5 (4.6) | <.001 |
| Female sex, n (%) | 804 (72.9) | 444 (73.3) | 360 (60.3) | .757 |
| Non-Hispanic white, n (%) | 926 (84.0) | 506 (83.5) | 420 (84.5) | .650 |
| Living alone, n (%) | 759 (68.8) | 432 (71.3) | 327 (65.8) | .050 |
| Education in years, mean (SD) | 9.6 (3.6) | 9.6 (3.7) | 9.5 (3.5) | .551 |
| Body-mass index (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 24.8 (4.6) | 24.8 (4.8) | 24.8 (4.3) | .961 |
| Number of chronic conditions, mean (SD) b | 1.3 (1.0) | 1.4 (1.0) | 1.2 (1.0) | <.001 |
| MMSE score, mean (SD) | 24.5 (4.4) | 24.1 (4.8) | 25.0 (3.7) | <.001 |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation; MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination
a
The chi-square test was used for dichotomous variables, and t-test was used for continuous variables.
b
Includes myocardial infarction, stroke, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and previous fractures.