Table 5 Comparison of the falls risk in both males and females included in this study stratified according to their BMI
Falls risk | Normal N (%) | Overweight N (%) | Obese N (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | < 2.50 no risk | 12 (52.2) | 12 (37.5) | 3 (18.8) | 0.477 NS |
2.5– < 3.5 moderate risk | 4 (17.4) | 7 (21.9) | 2 (12.5) | ||
= > 3.5 high risk | 7 (30.4) | 13 (40.6) | 11 (68.8) | 0.03 | |
Female | < 2.50 no risk | 18 (34.6) | 17 (30.9) | 16 (21.6) | 0.387 NS |
2.5– < 3.5 moderate risk | 9 (17.3) | 9 (16.4) | 11 (14.9) | ||
= > 3.5 high risk | 25 (48.1) | 29 (52.7) | 47 (63.5) | 0.05 |