Reduced physical function is an independent risk factor for composite and individual CVevents, including CHD, stroke, and HF in older adults, according to data from ARICstudy.
The researchers analyzed health data collected between 2011 and 2013 for 5570 ARIC participants . They assessed physical function using the Short Physical Performance Battery , which measures walking speed, leg strength, and balance.
The 5-year cumulative incidence of the composite CVD outcome in the low- and intermediate-SPPB categories was about three times and two times higher than in the high-SPPB category , the researchers report. In the fully adjusted model, the risk for composite CVD outcomes was 47% higher in those with low physical function and 25% higher in those with intermediate physical function compared with peers with high physical function.
"In addition to heart health, older adults are at higher risk for falls and disability," Hu added."The assessment of physical function may also inform the risk of these concerning conditions in older adults.
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