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Over up to six years, 64% of participants aged 70–79 with poor appetite developed lasting mobility difficulties, compared with 47% with good appetite.Over up to six years, 64% of participants aged 70–79 with poor appetite developed lasting mobility difficulties, compared with 47% with good appetite.
An observational study of 161 older adults over an average 6.4 years found the link in women but not men.An observational study of 161 older adults over an average 6.4 years found the link in women but not men.
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.
A 2011–2018 cohort study of 4,323 Chinese adults aged 50 or older linked activity more consistently to current strength than later muscle abnormalities.A 2011–2018 cohort study of 4,323 Chinese adults aged 50 or older linked activity more consistently to current strength than later muscle abnormalities.
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.