Association of Balance Function With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Among US Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Difficulty maintaining balance is common among individuals aged 40 years or older and increases the risk of falls. However, little is known about the association of balance function with long-term mortality outcomes in adults.

Objective

To investigate the association of balance function with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among US adults.

Design, setting, and participants

A prospective, population-based cohort study of a nationally representative sample of 5816 adults (weighted population, 92 260 641) from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was conducted from 1999 to 2004. Individuals aged 40 years or older who completed the modified Romberg Test of Standing Balance on Firm and Compliant Support Surfaces were included. Participa

SUBMITTER: Cao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7953337 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature