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Physical performance is associated with long‐term survival in adults 80 years and older: Results from the ilSIRENTE study.

Authors :
Cacciatore, Stefano
Calvani, Riccardo
Marzetti, Emanuele
Picca, Anna
Russo, Andrea
Tosato, Matteo
Landi, Francesco
Source :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Aug2024, Vol. 72 Issue 8, p2585-2589. 5p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article presents a research paper on the link between physical performance and long-term survival in a cohort of community-dwelling older people from the "Aging and Longevity in the Sirente Geographic Area" study. Topics discussed include the methods used in the study, the definition of long-term survival, and the implications of the study for assessing mortality risk in octogenarians.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028614
Volume :
72
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178973111
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18941