Abstract
measures of physical capability may be predictive of subsequent health, but existing published studies have not been systematically reviewed. We hypothesised that weaker grip strength, slower walking speed and chair rising and shorter standing balance time, in community-dwelling populations, would be associated with higher subsequent risk of fracture, cognitive outcomes, cardiovascular disease, hospitalisation and institutionalisation.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 14-23 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Age and Ageing |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 15 Sept 2010 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- aged
- aged, 80 and over
- cardiovascular diseases
- cognition disorders
- female
- hand strength
- health status
- humans
- male
- physical fitness
- risk factors
- walking
