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Walking Ability Predicts Mortality in Seniors

Source: Journal of the American Medical Association

Summary:

Adults in their 70s were tested on ability to complete long distance corridor walk (400 meters) and total performance time

Those in the slowest quartile (over 362 seconds) had a higher risk of death than those in the fastest quartile (under 290 sec)

Those who could not walk 400 m had higher risk of cardiovascular disease and mobility limitation

Conclusion: Ability to walk 400 m and performance time indicated risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, mobility, and disability

Comment: Most people can improve walking speed, regardless of age

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