Timed up and go test predicts mortality in older adults in Peru: a population-based cohort study

Timed up and go test predicts mortality in older adults in Peru: a population-based cohort study

Abstract Background While there is evidence about stablished risk factors (e.g., raised blood pressure) and higher mortality risk in older population, less has been explored about other functional parameters like the Timed Up and Go test and the Gait Speed in older people at low- and middle-income c...

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Main Authors: Edson J. Ascencio, Gustavo D. Cieza-Gómez, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, Pedro J. Ortiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Physical function
Timed up and go test
Mortality
Global health
Risk assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02749-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02749-6

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