Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the control and intervention group
|  | Control n = 293 | Intervention n = 319 |
|---|---|---|
Demographics | ||
 Age (year) | 76.4 ± 6.6 | 76.5 ± 7.2 |
 Female gender | 182 (62) | 198 (62) |
 MMSE | 27.0 ± 2.4 | 27.0 ± 2.3 |
 BMI (m2/kg) | 27.6 ± 4.7 | 27.6 ± 4.6 |
Fall risk factors | ||
 Charlson Comorbidity Index | 1.9 ± 1.6 | 1.9 ± 1.6 |
 Number of drugs | 6.4 ± 3.3 | 6.3 ± 3.3 |
 Number of FRIDs | 3.9 ± 2.0 | 3.9 ± 2.1 |
 History of recurrent falls | 128 (44) | 148 (46) |
 Smoking | 37 (13) | 34 (11) |
 Alcohol intake (≥3 units/day) | 33 (11) | 34 (11) |
Functional status | ||
 Home care | 69 (24) | 82 (26) |
 Activities of Daily Living | 0.80 ± 4.5 | 0.80 ± 3.3 |
 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living | 1.39 ± 5.4 | 1.37 ± 4.0 |