Does estimated functional capacity predict mortality in older adults?
Estimated functional capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness are independent predictors of mortality in older adults, supporting the promotion of physical activity in this population.
CRF is an important independent predictor of death in older adults. The results add to the existing evidence that promoting physical activity in older adults provides substantial health benefits, even in the oldest old.
Sui et al. (Sun,) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: