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Table 4 Significant correlates of eGFR categories in the patients studied

From: Kidney function and other factors and their association with falls

Variable

eGFR > 60

N = …

eGFR 45–60

N = …

eGFR 30–45

N = …

eGFR < 30

N = …

p

Age, years

78.6 (4.5)

79.6 (5.7)

80.9 (6.8)

81.0 (7.2)

< 0.001

Gender (Female), n (%)

508 (61.1)

490 (56.8)

201 (47.9)

57 (40.4)

< 0.001

IADL

0.0 (6.0)

2.0 (8.0)

6.0 (12.0)

12.0 (14.0)

< 0.001

CIRS-G Total Score

7.0 (6.0)

7.0 (5.0)

10.0 (7.0)

11.5 (7.2)

< 0.001

Comorbidities

Hypertension, n (%)

552 (66.3)

670 (77.6)

375 (89.3)

136 (96.5)

< 0.001

Stroke, n (%)

36 (4.3)

49 (5.7)

33 (7.9)

13 (9.2)

0.022

Osteoporosis, n (%)

247 (29.7)

255 (29.5)

122 (29.0)

64 (45.4)

0.001

Diabetes, n (%)

162 (19.5)

195 (22.6)

160 (38.1)

51 (36.2)

< 0.001

Number of medications

2.0 (6.0)

4.0 (7.0)

6.0 (7.0)

7.0 (5.0)

< 0.001

SPPB Total Score

10.0 (3.0)

10.0 (4.0)

8.0 (6.0)

7.0 (5.0)

< 0.001

  1. Note: values are expressed as percentage or median (IQR)
  2. Abbreviations: CIRS-G cumulative illness rating scale for geriatrics, eGFR estimated glomerular filtration rate, IADL instrumental activities of daily living, SPPB short physical performance battery