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Table 3 Indicators of differential survival in follow-up sample. %.

From: Diminished mental- and physical function and lack of social support are associated with shorter survival in community dwelling older persons of Botswana

  

Follow-up Survivors

Follow-up Deceased

p-value

(n)

 

(249)

(16)

 

Social support

Takes daily meals alone

11

47

< 0.001

Household size

1 person

8

31

< 0.001

 

2 persons or less

20

50

0.003

Psychiatric disorder

Cognitive impairment

8

25

0.017

 

Depression

6

19

0.050

Reduced physical strength

Failed chair raise × 5

23

56

0.002

Walk 400 m

Unable without help

11

31

0.047

Education

Never attended school

53

50

0.37

Marital status

Single

49

67

0.056

SES

Low

28

38

0.35

Area of residence

Urban

24

38

0.47

  1. P-value based on Pearson Chi-square test.
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