Table 1.
Characteristics of men aged 73 years old in the population (n = 684)
| Variable (non-missing observations) | Mean (SD) or Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| BMI, kg/m2 (n = 677) | 27.2 (3.9) |
| Smoking status (n = 676) | |
| Daily | 34 (5%) |
| Sometimes | 7 (1%) |
| Former smoker | 404 (60%) |
| Never smoker | 231 (34%) |
| Exercise at least 30 min (n = 677) | |
| Every day | 172 (25%) |
| 3–6 times a week | 205 (30%) |
| 1–3 times a week | 192 (28%) |
| Less than once a week | 108 (16%) |
| Pack-years of smoking (n = 634) | 9 (14.1) |
| Lung disease (n = 654)* | 111 (17%) |
| COPD | 26 (4%) |
| Asthma | 35 (5%) |
| Cardiovascular disease (n = 654)** | 246 (38%) |
| Myocardial infarction | 66 (10%) |
| Angina | 49 (7%) |
| Atrial fibrillation | 105 (16%) |
| Heart failure | 27 (4%) |
| Stroke | 51 (8%) |
| Diabetes mellitus (n = 654) | 96 (15%) |
Data is presented as either mean (SD) or frequencies (%)
BMI Body mass index, COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
*COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, sleep apnoea, or other lung disease
**Myocardial infarction, angina, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, valvular heart, bypass, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, or stroke