The longitudinal relationship between intrinsic capacity, falls, and physical activity in Dutch older adults.

Wesna Belimbegovski, Laura A Schaap, Annemiek J Linn, Stephanie Medlock, Julia C M van Weert, Nathalie van der Velde, Natasja M van Schoor

Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatric Medicine, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Aging and Later Life, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected] of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatric Medicine, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Aging and Later Life, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

The relationship between intrinsic capacity (IC) and falls has not been studied in Western European older adults. This study aimed to examine the relationship between IC, falls, and physical activity (PA) in a Western European country, and to examine whether PA mediates the relation between IC and falls.

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Research summary

The study examines the relationship between intrinsic capacity, falls, and physical activity in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores factors that may influence the health and functional ability of older adults, which is crucial for understanding and potentially mitigating age-related decline.

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