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Effects of Mobility and Cognition on Risk of Mortality in Women in Late Life: A Prospective Study.
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences - 1 Jun 2016
Ensrud Kristine E, Lui Li-Yung, Paudel Misti L, Schousboe John T, Kats Allyson M, Cauley Jane A, McCulloch Charles E, Yaffe Kristine, Cawthon Peggy M, Hillier Teresa A, Taylor Brent C
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BACKGROUND: This study examines the effects of mobility and cognition on mortality risk in women late in life. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted among 1,495 women (mean age 87.6 years) participating in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Year 20 examination (2006-2008). Mobility (ascertained by Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB]) was categorized as poor (SPPB 0-3, n = 312), intermediate (SPPB 4-9,...
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