Sex differences in physical functioning among older adults: cross-sectional results from the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maintaining good functional ability is a key component of healthy ageing and a basic requirement for carrying out activities of daily living, staying independent, and delaying admission to a nursing home. Even though women have a higher life expectancy and slower age-related muscle mass loss than men, they often show a higher prevalence of limitations in physical functioning. However, the reasons behind these sex differences are still unclear. Therefore, the aims of this study were to investigate sex differences among older adults regarding physical functioning and to study which factors are explaining these sex differences.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from participants of the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study residing in Bremen, Germany, aged 65 to 75 years, were included in

SUBMITTER: Stalling I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221023 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature