Table 1. Demographic, anthropometric, clinical and functional characteristics of the sample.
| Variable | (n=35) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 69.30±7.47 |
| Sex F/M (n) | 19/16 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.17±5.51 |
| Tobacco load (pack years) | 42 [22-55] |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 37.93±13.64 |
| FEV1/FVC | 48.58±12.74 |
| GOLD II / III / IV (n) | 7/17/11 |
| HGS (kg) | 23.92±9.66 |
| CC (cm) | 34.04±4.61 |
| GS (m/s) | 0.90±0.32 |
| TUG (s) | 11.83±4.60 |
Data are given as the mean ± standard deviation or median [interquartile interval]; F: female; M: male; BMI: body mass index; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in the 1st second; FVC: forced vital capacity; GOLD: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease; HGS: hand grip strength; CC: calf circumference; GS: gait speed; TUG: timed up-and-go.