Gait speed correlates in a multiracial population of community-dwelling older adults living in Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study
Conclusion:
A multiracial population of older adults living in a developing country showed a similar mean gait speed to that observed in previously studied populations. The results suggest that low physical activity, urinary incontinence and high concern about falling should not be neglected and may help identify those who might benefit from early intervention.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cintia RuggeroTereza BiltonLuiza TeixeiraJuliane RamosSandra AloucheRosangela DiasMonica Perracini Source Type: research
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