Table 2 Distribution of quantitative and qualitative variables regarding health-related factors in case and control groups
From: Falls leading to fracture and nutrition among older adults: a case–control study
Variable | Category/scale | Case (300) Mean ± SD or N (%) | Control (590) Mean ± SD or N (%) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BMI | Kg/m2 | 23.90 ± 4.30 | 25.30 ± 3.90 | < 0.001 |
Perceived vision impairment | Yes | 163 (54.30) | 274 (46.40) | 0.03 |
Wearing glasses | Yes | 84 (28.00) | 251 (42.50) | < 0.001 |
Hearing problem | Yes | 62 (20.70) | 84 (14.20) | 0.01 |
Vertigo | Yes | 128 (42.70) | 124 (21.00) | < 0.001 |
Knee pain | Yes | 179 (59.70) | 288 (48.80) | 0.002 |
Backache | Yes | 116 (38.70) | 244 (41.40) | 0.44 |
Walking with aid | Yes | 107 (35.70) | 112 (19.00) | < 0.001 |
Fall in the past 5 years | Yes | 94 (31.30) | 86 (14.60) | < 0.001 |