Bivariate analysis comparing subjects with and without functional decline* stratified by gender.

Notes: n = number, SD = standard deviation, GEMU = Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit, COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, EuroQoL VAS = European Quality of Life Visual Analog Scale, LBI = Lawton and Brody Index, GDS 30 = Geriatric Depression Scale of 30 items, MMSE = Mini-Mental Status Examination, APACHE II = Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II, Ci = Charlson index, HS = handgrip strength.*Subjects who died were also considered to have incident functional decline.†p