Table 3 Baseline demographic and anthropometric characteristics of the subjects, concomitant diseases and medication
Demographic and anthropometric characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 70.1 ± 3.7* | |
Sex | Female | 25 |
Male | 7 | |
Tricipital Skinfold (mm) | 17.6 ± 2.2 | |
Mid Arm circumference (cm) | 24.3 ± 1.0 | |
Concomitant diseases (%) | ||
Cognitive deficits and Alzheimer disease | 52.9 | |
Cerebrovascular diseases and cardiovascular events | 41.2 | |
Other causes (cancer, accidents) | 17.6 | |
Medication (%) | ||
Gastric protectors | 82.3 | |
Psychodrugs | 40.0 | |
Anticoagulants | 41.2 | |
Antihypertension medication | 25.0 | |
Diuretics | 30.0 | |
Analgesics | 20.0 | |
Antiarrhythmics | 15.0 | |
Antidiabetics | 5.0 | |