Older adults with declining physical function at greater risk of dying
Older adults in their 70s who maintain their physical ability to accomplish everyday activities like walking, standing up from a chair, bathing, and dressing may have a lower risk of dying than those with declining physical function, according to an NIA-supported study. The findings, which were published recently in the British Medical Journal, suggest that middle-aged adults in their 50s and 60s may be able to reduce their risk of dying in early older adulthood by working to maintain their physical function.
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Oct 28, 2021
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Subject Area
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Physical Activity
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- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Health Authorities
- Academics
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