Neurology
Walking problems linked most strongly to dementia at ages 65–75
At age 65, the estimated rate of developing dementia was 3.13 times as high for walking scores of 11 versus 12.At age 65, the estimated rate of developing dementia was 3.13 times as high for walking scores of 11 versus 12.
Cohort · 4,822 peopleIncident dementia
Who was studied4,822 older Korean adults, median 6.2 years
What changedAt 65, dementia rates were 3.13 times as high for walking scores of 11 versus 12; the link weakened with age
The catchOnly 4,822 of 6,818 eligible participants were included, potentially biasing the age-specific association