Table 2.

Age-adjusted and multivariable risk models of falls in older women.

Variable	HR (95% CI)	p
Age-adjusted analysis
Poor handgrip strength	2.20 (1.09-4.44)	.027
Low contrast visual acuity	1.69 (0.71-4.04)	.237
Low peripheral sensation	0.77 (0.32-1.82)	.547
Postural balance impairment	1.40 (0.79-0.97)	.245
Number of risk factors for falls	1.35 (1.12-1.62)	.001
Diabetes	0.99 (0.46-2.10)	.973
Osteoporosis	0.87 (0.45-1.67)	.679
Lower-limb injury	0.99 (0.56-1.77)	.982
Alcohol consumption	0.68 (0.37-1.24)	.210
Current smoker	2.00 (0.62-6.51)	.247
Physical inactivity	1.97 (0.97-3.94)	.055
Sedentary behavior	1.27 (0.67-2.40)	.470
Multivariable analysis
Poor handgrip strength	2.73 (1.28-5.82)	.009
Low contrast visual acuity	1.68 (0.61-4;66)	.320
Low peripheral sensation	0.46 (0.16-1.29)	.139
Postural balance impairment	0.84 (0.43-1.61)	.592
Number of risk factors for falls	1.51 (1.20-1.91)	<.001
Diabetes	0.53 (0.22-1.27)	.156
Osteoporosis	0.45 (0.20-1.01)	.052
Lower-limb injury	0.71 (0.37-1.37)	.308
Alcohol consumption	0.71 (0.37-1.35)	.292
Current smoker	1.17 (0.32-4.27)	.809
Physical inactivity	1.87 (0.87-4.03)	.109
Sedentary behavior	0.77 (0.37-1.60)	.481

Abbreviations: HR= hazard ratio; CI= confidence interval.