The sex difference in gait speed among older adults: how do sociodemographic, lifestyle, social and health determinants contribute?
Abstract Background This study explores whether a sex difference in sensitivity to (strength of the association) and/or in exposure to (prevalence) determinants of gait speed contributes to the observed lower gait speed among older women compared to men. Methods Data from the Longitudinal Aging Stud...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02279-7 |