Table 2 Frequency of conditions and diseases among men and women in the study cohort
Women (n = 395) Frequency, n (%) | Men (n = 252) Frequency, n (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diabetes | 49 (12) | 41 (16) | 0.2 |
Hypertension | 228 (57) | 152 (59) | 0.6 |
Thyroid disease | 62 (15) | 15 (6) | 0.001 |
Lung disease | 51 (13) | 31 (12) | 0.8 |
Heart disease | 89 (22) | 82 (32) | 0.008 |
Stroke/TIAa | 65 (16) | 62 (24) | 0.015 |
Vision impairment | 114 (28) | 73 (28) | 1.0 |
Hearing impairment | 120 (30) | 86 (33) | 0.4 |
Joint/back problems | 198 (49) | 102 (40) | 0.02 |