How predictive is gait speed for survival?

Meta-analysis of 34,000 adults: each 0.1 m/s increase in gait speed associated with 12% reduction in mortality; 0.8 m/s is the survival prediction cut-point.

Is gait speed a better predictor than age alone?

Yes; gait speed outperforms age, BMI, and many clinical variables for predicting adverse outcomes and residual life expectancy.

Gait Speed 0.8m/s Mortality Predictor

Use gait speed as a clinical vital sign to predict 5-year and 10-year mortality risk in community-dwelling older adults.

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Gait Speed 0.8m/s Mortality Predictor

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