Table 1 Summary of demographic characteristics and health status among older home care clients.
From: Treatment of osteoporosis in an older home care population
Variable | Total Study Population N = 330 % (n) | Subjects with diagnosis of osteoporosis or fracture N = 78 % (n) |
|---|---|---|
Demographics | Â | Â |
Age | Â | Â |
   Mean (SD) | 82 (7.8) | 83 (8.3) |
   (≥ 85) | 43.3 (143) | 42.3 (33) |
Female | 78.5 (259) | 93.6 (73) |
Not married | 70.6 (233) | 79.5 (62) |
Education (≥ High School) | 41.8 (138) | 44.9 (35) |
Living arrangements | Â | Â |
   Seniors' Lodge* | 36.7 (121) | 34.6 (27) |
Health Status | Â | Â |
Cognitive impairment | Â | Â |
   (CPS** score >1) | 23.3 (77) | 24.4 (19) |
# Comorbid conditions (>2) | 71.8 (237) | 71.8 (237) |