Table 2. Quality of life.
| Variable | Mean score ± Standard deviation | Score <50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥65 years | <65 years | ≥65 years a n = 461 |
<65 years a n = 380 |
p-value | |
| General health | 48.3 ± 6.8 | 49.3 ± 7.4 | 203 (44.0) | 136 (35.8) | 0.016* |
| Physical function | 46.6 ± 7.2 | 49.2 ± 6.6 | 320 (69.4) | 185 (48.7) | < .001* |
| Physical role | 46.4 ± 7.9 | 49.3 ± 7.1 | 318 (69.0) | 190 (50.0) | < .001* |
| Bodily pain | 46.0 ± 9.0 | 47.6 ± 9.3 | 275 (59.7) | 194 (51.1) | 0.015* |
| Physical component score | 45.5 ± 7.3 | 48.3 ± 6.9 | 317 (68.8) | 200 (52.6) | < .001* |
| Vitality | 49.0 ± 6.0 | 49.5 ± 6.7 | 300 (65.1) | 223 (58.7) | 0.063 |
| Social function | 45.6 ± 8.6 | 47.6 ± 8.5 | 300 (65.1) | 202 (53.2) | < .001* |
| Mental health | 47.7 ± 6.8 | 47.7 ± 7.8 | 238 (51.6) | 187 (49.2) | 0.489 |
| Role emotional | 46.9 ± 7.5 | 47.9 ± 7.8 | 328 (71.1) | 234 (61.6) | 0.004* |
| Mental component score | 47.2 ± 6.9 | 47.0 ± 7.8 | 280 (60.7) | 220 (57.9) | 0.438 |
aN (%).
*p-value <0.05.