Table 1 Prevalence of major medical conditions, medication use and participation in physical activity in the older sample
From: Age and gender differences in seven tests of functional mobility
Measure score range | N or (Mean) | % or (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Health Status | ||
Arthritis | 283 | 41.8 |
Diabetes | 46 | 6.7 |
Incontinence | 103 | 15.1 |
Depression | 70 | 10.2 |
Stroke | 48 | 7.0 |
Dizziness | 30 | 4.4 |
SF-12 Physical Component Summary Score | (48.24) | (8.95) |
SF-12 Mental Component Summary Score | (55.57) | (6.71) |
Medications | ||
Psychoactive medications | 105 | 15.4 |
Cardiovascular medications | 477 | 69.7 |
Musculoskeletal medications | 161 | 23.5 |
≥ 4 medications | 377 | 55.1 |
Planned walk at least once/week | 378 | 55.3 |
Use of walking aid | 115 | 16.8 |
≥ 1 fall in the past year | 294 | 43.0 |
Moderate or marked fear of falling | 189 | 27.9 |