Table 1.
Comparison of demographics between the two groups
| Variable | Group 1 (n = 44) | Group 2 (n = 176) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D level (ng/ml)* | 27.8 (20.2–52.6) | 11.4 (2.0–19.9) | 0.001 |
| Age (years) | 69.6 (55.0–84.0) | 67.4 (46.0–86.0) | 0.055 |
| Weight (kg) | 60.2 (39.0–86.4) | 62.7 (42.3–98.0) | 0.101 |
| Height (cm) | 151 (142–164) | 153 (139–177) | 0.143 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.2 (19.3–34.2) | 26.8 (18.0–37.5) | 0.279 |
| BMD | −2.3 (− 3.1 to –1.1) | −2.3 (− 3.3 to –0.7) | 0.601 |
| Right side | 24 (54.5%) | 76 (43.2%) | 0.176 |
Data for age, weight, height, BMI, and BMD displayed as mean (range). Data for right side displayed as number (percentage)
BMD bone mineral density, BMI body mass index
*Statistically significant