Age and sex differences of risk factors of activity limitations in Japanese older adults

ConclusionMental health was the most important factor of activity limitations in Japanese older adults. Furthermore, low back pain regardless of age and sex, other musculoskeletal diseases only for women and cardiovascular diseases mainly for men could also be significant risk factors to activity limitations. Therefore, preventive approaches of activity limitations considering sex differences are important for older adults in Japan. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; ●●: ●●–●●.

Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - June 4, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Takafumi Monma, Fumi Takeda, Haruko Noguchi, Nanako Tamiya Tags: Original Article: Epidemiology, Clinical Practice and Health Source Type: research