Table 7 Differences in health-related outcomes by typology (women)

 BMI (kg/m²)

23.5 (5.1)^b

26.3 (4.0)^a,c

23.4 (4.3)^b

F = 5.22, p = 0.006

 Waist circumference (cm)

89.9 (12.7)^b

95.3 (14.5)^a

90.5 (12.2)

F = 2.71, p = 0.068

 Grip strength (kg)

21.3 (6.2)^c

20.7 (4.4)^c

23.4 (6.3)^a,b

F = 2.15, p = 0.118

 Physical health-related QOL

46.1 (9.9)^c

44.1 (8.3)^c

49.3 (8.3)^a,b

F = 3.54, p = 0.030

 Mental health-related QOL

48.0 (9.5)

46.2 (8.9)^c

49.1 (8.7)^b

F = 1.50, p = 0.225

 Age: years, mean (SD)

75.1 (6.7)^c

75.1 (6.1)

73.1 (5.9)^a

F = 3.67, p = 0.027

 % having a partner

55.9%

51.3%

56.2%

X² = 0.32, p = 0.85

 % having children

89.9%

89.7%

85.4%

X² = 1.40, p = 0.50

 % with college/university degree

22.9%

11.4%

16.5%

X² = 3.48, p = 0.18