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. 2022 Aug 19;20:124. doi: 10.1186/s12955-022-02032-7

Table 2.

Frequency of item response in G-8 (N = 229)

Items The proportion with problems (%)
Severe or moderate decrease in food intake over the past 3 months 55.9
Weight loss > 3 kg during the last 3 months 28.4
Mobility (can’t goes out) 7.9
Body Mass Index < 19 15.7
Takes more than 3 medications per day 14.4
Compared to other people of the same age, self-reported health not as good or does not know 46.3
4-Item IADL (dependent)
 Use phone 4.4
 Use mode of transportation 19.2
 Have responsibility for medication 3.5
 Handle finances 19.2
Age > 80 years old 3.0