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| Variables | Hospitalized elderly (n = 23) | Community elderly (n = 15) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 68.1±5.9 | 68.1±5.8 | 1.00 |
| Weight (kg) | 69.8±14.0 | 68.1±11.5 | 0.66 |
| Height (m) | 1.7±0.9 | 1.6±0.8 | 0.10 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.2±4.3 | 25.9±3.1 | 0.55 |
| 6MST (cycles) | 203 (133–290) | 346 (311–389) | <0.001* |
kg: kilograms; m: meters; BMI: body mass index. 6MST: six-minute stepper test;
*significant difference between hospitalized elderly and community elderly.
