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...

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Main Authors: Lena D. Sialino, Laura A. Schaap, Sandra H. van Oostrom, H. Susan J. Picavet, Johannes W.R. Twisk, W. M. Monique Verschuren, Marjolein Visser, Hanneke A.H. Wijnhoven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02279-7