Anthropometric, socio-demographic, and vitals
Anthropometric measurements included participants’ height, body weight, and hip width and depth. We also assessed the following socio-demographic factors: fall risk, education level, subjective health (5 = excellent; 4 = very good; 3 = good; 2 = fair; 1 = poor), employment status, and housing status. The vitals we obtained included systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate. To assess fall risk, individuals who responded “yes” or affirmatively to any of the following questions were considered “at-risk”Have you fallen in the past 5 years?Have you lost your balance or almost fallen in recent memory?Have you reduced your activities or changed your lifestyle because you were concerned that you might fall?Do you ever feel unsteady when: getting in or out of a chair, changing direction when you are standing or walking, reaching for something above your head, or walking and talking to someone at the same time?Has anyone, such as a friend or family member, expressed concern that you may have problems with your balance or are at risk of falling?