Table 3 Socio-demographic data of participants in the BELFRAIL cohort (n = 567)
| Â | n (%) | Belgian population, % |
|---|---|---|
Male | 209 (36.9) | 33.5 |
Age | Â | Â |
   Women 80-84 | 204 (36.0) | 36.8 |
   Women 85-89 | 116 (20.5) | 20.6 |
   Women ≥ 90 | 38 (6.7) | 9.2 |
   Men 80-84 | 130 (22.9) | 21.5 |
   Men 85-89 | 66 (11.6) | 9.4 |
   Men ≥ 90 | 13 (2.3) | 2.7 |
Current Family Situation | Â | Â |
   Married | 239 (42.5) |  |
   Divorced | 11 (2.0) |  |
   Widow(er) | 281 (49.9) |  |
   Single | 20 (3.6) |  |
   Other | 12 (2.1) |  |
Institutionalized | 57 (10.1) | Â |
Level of Education | Â | Â |
   Without qualifications | 5 (0.9) |  |
   Primary school | 207 (36.8) |  |
   Lower secondary education | 179 (31.8) |  |
   Higher secondary education | 98 (17.4) |  |
   College | 55 (9.8) |  |
   University | 17 (3.0) |  |
Professional help at home | 188 (36.9) | Â |
Care at home | 84 (16.5) | Â |