Anthropometric assessments of elderly women among cases and controls
| Anthropometric measurements | Cases (n=1004) | Controls (n=1025) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 152.4 (6.2) | 153.3 (5.9) | 0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 51.4 (8.7) | 54.6 (9.5) | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.1 (3.2) | 23.2 (3.5) | <0.001 |
| Low weight (<18.5) (n, %) | 111 (11.1) | 80 (7.8) | <0.001 |
| Normal (18.5–23.9) (n, %) | 644 (64.2) | 567 (55.3) | |
| Overweight (24.0–27.9) (n, %) | 201 (19.6) | 283 (27.6) | |
| Obesity (≥28.0) (n, %) | 48 (5.1) | 95 (9.3) | |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 74.4 (8.6) | 78.6 (9.2) | <0.001 |
| Adequate (<80.0) (n, %) | 744 (74.1) | 559 (54.5) | <0.001 |
| Increased (≥80.0) (n, %) | 260 (25.9) | 466 (45.5) |
BMI, body mass index.