Intrinsic capacity predicts negative health outcomes in older adults.

Erwin StolzHannes MayerlWolfgang FreidlRegina Roller-WirnsbergerThomas M Gill

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

Our study indicates that IC declines progressively and that it predicts negative health outcomes among older adults. Therefore, regular monitoring of IC could work as an early warning system informing preventive efforts.

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physical activity
quality improvement