Trajectories of physical functioning and its implication for all-cause mortality in Chinese older people: a large-scale national longitudinal study.

Shisi Shen, Jialu Yang, Ning Ma, Yang Xiong, Tingting Wu, Feng Qin

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. · pubmed

Paper

Abstract

Based on the previous evidence, physical function has been associated with all-cause mortality. However, these studies have been inconsistent. We aimed to conduct trajectory analysis to identify instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) types and estimate their effects on all-cause mortality among older people.

The following analysis is generated by AI and may contain errors. It is separate from the authors’ abstract and is not peer review.

Research summary

The paper claims that different trajectories of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) among older adults can significantly affect all-cause mortality. This study is relevant as it explores the relationship between physical functioning and mortality, which is a critical aspect of longevity research and understanding aging.

Author of this paper? Send a correction.