Slow gait speed as a potential indicator for common geriatric syndromes besides sarcopenia
Xu He,
Yan Li,
Jun Chen
et al.
Abstract:Background Geriatric syndromes are posing increasing health threat in an aging population. The reliable indicator of geriatric syndromes is of great clinical value for early diagnosis and intervention.
Aims To investigate the potential application of slow gait speed as a signal for identifying common geriatric syndromes besides sarcopenia in the elderly.
Methods A total number of 985 elderly outpatients (457 men and 528 women) were recruited in the study. The subjects were classified into two groups according … Show more
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