Table 2 Distribution of health related variables1 among cases and controls, odds ratios2 (OR), 95% confidence intervals (CI) and p-values (cases = 250, controls = 250).
Variables | Cases n (%) | Controls n (%) | OR (95% CI) | P value1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BMI – kg/m2 | ||||
25 or more | 85 (34.1) | 118 (47.2) | reference | < 0.01 |
20–24.9 | 107 (43.0) | 104 (41.6) | 1.23 (0.72–2.11) | |
less than 20 | 57 (22.9) | 28 (11.2) | 3.31 (1.49–7.37) | |
Health status | ||||
excellent | 27 (10.8) | 43 (17.2) | reference | 0.01 |
good | 121 (48.4) | 126 (50.4) | 1.79 (0.85–3.76) | |
fair | 90 (36.0) | 61 (24.4) | 1.82 (0.76–4.37) | |
poor | 12 (4.8) | 20 (8.0) | 0.31 (0.08–1.27) | |
Dizziness | 70 (28.0) | 57 (22.8) | 1.33 (0.60–2.21) | 0.17 |
Low blood pressure | 15 (6.0) | 3 (1.2) | 5.00 (1.45–17.27) | 0.01 |
Diabetes | 52(20.8) | 39 (15.6) | 1.42 (0.90–2.25) | 0.14 |
Cognitive impairment3 | 64 (28.7) | 27 (10.8) | 3.64(2.02–6.58) | <0.01 |
Stroke | 28 (11.2) | 8 (3.2) | 4.33 (1.78–10.53) | <0.01 |
Lack of urine control | 69 (27.6) | 30 (12.0) | 3.05 (1.82–5.12) | <0.01 |
Poor vision4 | 21 (8.8) | 9 (3.6) | 2.63 (1.16–5.88) | 0.02 |
Limited in carrying ADL5 | 146 (58.4) | 113 (45.2) | 1.85 (1.24–2.70) | <0.01 |
Current use of alcohol | ||||
not used | 198 (79.2) | 161 (64.4) | reference | < 0.01 |
less than once a week | 35 (14.0) | 44 (17.6) | 0.79 (0.40–1.55) | |
at least once a week | 17 (6.8) | 45 (18.0) | 0.42 (0.17–1.02) | |
Fall in the previous 12 months | 94 (37.8) | 79 (31.6) | 1.34 (0.91–1.98) | 0.14 |
Antidepressant6 | 8 (3.2) | 3 (1.2) | 2.67 (0.71–10.05) | 0.15 |
Benzodiazepine6 | 44 (17.6) | 19 (7.6) | 2.56 (1.44–4.57) | <0.01 |
Ca channel blocker5 | 22 (8.8) | 41 (16.4) | 0.47 (0.27–0.84) | 0.01 |
Ca supplement | 5 (2.0%) | 12 (4.8) | 0.42 (0.15–1.18) | 0.10 |
Diuretics6 | 35 (14.0) | 48 (19.2) | 0.68 (0.42–1.10) | 0.12 |
Muscle relaxant6 | 21 (8.4) | 8 (3.2) | 5.33 (1.55–18.30) | <0.01 |
Cerebral Vasodilators6 | 27 (10.8) | 14 (5.6) | 2.08 (1.05–4.15) | 0.04 |