Table 2. Comparison of means of sensory, gait and functionality variables according to age group. Monterrey, NL, Mexico, 2016.
| Variable | Mean | t | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 79.9 (n=133) |
≤ 80 (n=13) |
|||
| Foot sensitivity | 9.39 | 8.08 | 1.69 | .114 |
| Auditory acuity | 31.47 | 39.62 | -3.61 | .001 |
| Olfactory acuity | 3.12 | .85 | 6.99 | .000 |
| Taste acuity | 2.66 | 1.62 | 2.90 | .012 |
| Gait speed | 96.52 | 75.13 | 3.43 | .004 |
| Cadence | 104.7 | 99.00 | 1.73 | .104 |
| Step length | 54.82 | 45.06 | 3.89 | .001 |
| Step amplitude | 9.52 | 10.96 | 1.86 | .082 |
| Cognitive function | 22.5 | 14.77 | 4.59 | .000 |
| BADLs* | 96.69 | 90.38 | 1.84 | .088 |
| IADLs† | 7.59 | 5.31 | 2.61 | .022 |
*
BADLs = Basic activities of daily life;
†
IADLs = Instrumental activities of daily life