1 paper1 finding
Mortality
upin humans1HR 3.12
ADL disability is associated with mortality in humans (HR 3.12, 95% CI 1.85-5.26).
“Individuals who developed ADL disability before the age of 55 years exhibited the highest all-cause mortality risk compared to matched controls (HR 3.12, 95% CI 1.85-5.26)”
HumansNew-onset ADL disability compared with age- and sex-matched controls
JMIR aging13 Sep 2025
Adults with depressive symptoms and low muscle strength and mass had a disability hazard ratio—comparing rates over time—of 1.40 versus those with neither.Adults with depressive symptoms and low muscle strength and mass had a disability hazard ratio—comparing rates over time—of 1.40 versus those with neither.
In an observational study of Chinese adults aged 45 and older, arthritis was linked to 42% higher fall risk than in adults without arthritis.In an observational study of Chinese adults aged 45 and older, arthritis was linked to 42% higher fall risk than in adults without arthritis.
In three cohorts, hobby engagement was linked to lower ADL disability risk, with hazard ratios of 0.77 in China, 0.73 in Europe, and 0.82 in Mexico.In three cohorts, hobby engagement was linked to lower ADL disability risk, with hazard ratios of 0.77 in China, 0.73 in Europe, and 0.82 in Mexico.
In older adults with arthritis, coexisting diabetes was associated with a 19.9% probability of functional recovery compared with 23.3% for arthritis alone.In older adults with arthritis, coexisting diabetes was associated with a 19.9% probability of functional recovery compared with 23.3% for arthritis alone.