International journal of cardiology
Functional ability index predicts cardiovascular disease and comorbid health outcomes in older Chinese adults: A national longitudinal cohort study.
Zhenyu Liu, Ran Zhao, Siyan Huo, Zihao Yin, Fangjun Xu, Jiaxin Bao
Published: 202610.1016/j.ijcard.2026.134173
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aging populations face increasing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks worldwide. However, existing tools often neglect critical functional and environmental determinants that are essential in health assessments. This study evaluated the fu…
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