Table 1 Participants characteristics
From: Handgrip strength in old and oldest old Swiss adults – a cross-sectional study
Characteristic | men mean (SD) or % | women mean (SD) or % |
|---|---|---|
age (years) | 83.1 (5.6) | 84.5 (5.9) |
height (m) | 1.73 (0.7) | 1.59 (0.7)* |
weight (kg) | 75.2 (10.4) | 63.3 (13.2)* |
handgrip strength (kg) | 32.0 (8.2) | 19.4 (4.3)* |
Global cognitive function (points) | 27.6 (2.4) | 26.9 (3.1) |
Physical activity (kcal/week) | 1467.4 (1435.9) | 828.2 (1005.1)* |
ADL dependence | ||
in instrumental activities of daily living | 18.2 | 16.0 |
in instrumental and basic activities of daily living | 17.0 | 23.7 |
Living in assisted-living facilities/nursing homes | 6.8 | 9.6 |
Medication | 23.9 | 34.0 |
Osteoarthritis in hands | 11.4 | 27.6* |
Fall history | 52.3 | 64.7 |