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ArticleBMC geriatrics2026

Changes in impaired physical function in older adults and the influences of physical activity: a population-based cohort study.

Shanhu Qiu, Bo Xie, Zilin Sun, Xue Cai, Tongzhi Wu

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Shanhu Qiu *Department of General Practice, Institute of Diabetes, School of Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Bo XieDepartment of General Practice, Institute of Diabetes, School of Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Zilin SunDepartment of Endocrinology, Institute of Diabetes, School of Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Dingjiaqiao No.87, Nanjing, 210009, China. sunzilin1963@126.com.
Xue Cai *Department of Nursing Management, School of Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Dingjiaqiao No.87, Nanjing, 210009, China. kameyuki@126.com.
Tongzhi WuSchool of Medicine, College of Health, Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia.

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Nanjing Special Fund for Health Science and Technology Development YKK23279National Natural Science Foundation of China 72374043Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project 2024ZD0523300Research Personnel Cultivation Programme of Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University CZXM GSP RC08
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Abstract

backgroundPhysical function declines with ageing; however, the changes in the prevalence of impaired physical function during ageing and how the changes would be affected by physical activity are not well investigated. This study aimed to address the issues.

methodsWe included participants aged ≥ 65 years in the 2008-2010 wave, who were followed-up in the 2012-2014 and the 2016-2018 waves of the Health and Retirement Study. Types of impaired physical function included weak grip strength, slow walking speed, and poor standing balance. Their prevalence in each wave was calculated and their changes over time were estimated using the mixed-effects logistic regression model.

resultsA total of 6,537 older adults were included. The prevalence of slow walking speed ranked the highest in all the types of impaired physical function in all the 3 individual waves (all P

conclusionsDespite gradual increases in the prevalence of impaired physical function during ageing, regular physical activity may help to preserve physical function in older adults. CLINICAL

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AgingExerciseHand StrengthPopulation SurveillancePostural BalanceWalking SpeedAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleAgeingPhysical activityPhysical function

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