ArticleThe journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences2023
The Epidemiology and Societal Impact of Aging-Related Functional Limitations: A Looming Public Health Crisis.
Article in The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.
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Abstract
Functional impairment and disability become increasingly common with aging. As more people are reaching old age, the number of people needing care will rise, creating a crisis of need for care. Population studies and clinical trials have demonstrated the importance of the detection of early loss of strength and walking speed in predicting disability and in designing interventions to prevent functional decline. There is a large societal burden linked to age-related disorders. Physical activity is to date the only intervention that has prevented disability in a long-term clinical trial, but is difficult to sustain. Novel interventions are needed to maintain function in late life.
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