Table 4 Sex-specific frequency distribution of comorbidities
Variable | Study sample N = 42 n (%) | Men n = 19 n(%) | Women n = 23 n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Osteoporosis | 5 (11.9) | 1 (5.3) | 4 (17.4) |
Joint problems | 17 (40.5) | 7 (36.8) | 10 (43.5) |
Diabetes | 6(14.3) | 2(10.5) | 4 (17.4) |
Lung condition | 12(28.6) | 4 (21) | 8 (34.8) |
Heart condition | 8 (19) | 3(15.8) | 5 (21.7) |
Hypertension | 13 (31) | 6 (31.6) | 7 (30.4) |
Stroke | 2 (5) | 1 (5.3) | 1 (4.3) |
Depression-anxiety | 9 (21.4) | 3(15.8) | 6 (26) |
Chronic pain | 27(64.3) | 11(57.9) | 16(69.6) |