Association of falls according to hard of hearing and handgrip strength
| Variable | No. of subjects | No. of cases | Fall, OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 |
Model 2 |
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| Hard of hearing | ||||
| No | 3,810 | 75 | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Yes | 562 | 26 | 2.73 (1.56−4.78) | 2.30 (1.24−4.27) |
| p for trend | <0.0001 | <0.0001 | ||
| Handgrip strength | ||||
| Normal | 2,072 | 24 | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Low | 1,351 | 33 | 1.70 (0.88−3.31) | 1.32 (0.68−2.56) |
| p for trend | 0.0532 | 0.0163 |
OR: odds ratios, CI: confidence intervals.
*Adjusted for age, sex; †additionally adjusted for body mass index, education level, marital status, smoking and alcohol consumption status, physical activity, and medical history.
