Mobility Difficulties and Physical Activity as Predictors of Mortality and Loss of Independence in the Community‐Living Older Population

Abstract

Mobility impairments predicted mortality and dependence. However, among people with impaired mobility, physical activity was associated with lower risks, whereas the risk did not differ according to activity level among those with intact mobility. Despite of their overall greater risk, mobility-impaired people may be able to prevent further disability and mortality by physical exercise.