Sitting-Rising Test: A New Predictor of Mortality Risk
A study reveals that the sitting-rising test, evaluating non-aerobic fitness aspects like muscle strength and balance, can predict mortality risk. Conducted over 12 years, involving 4,300 participants aged 46-75, results indicated higher mortality with lower scores. The simplicity of the test makes it a valuable clinical tool.
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A new study has highlighted the potential of the sitting-rising test, a simple fitness assessment, to predict mortality risks among middle-aged and older adults. The research sheds light on its capability to evaluate critical non-aerobic fitness components like muscle strength and balance.
Conducted by the Exercise Medicine Clinic-CLINIMEX in Brazil, the study involved approximately 4,300 adults aged between 46 and 75. Over a typical 12-year follow-up, participants who scored low on the test demonstrated significantly higher mortality rates, particularly from natural and cardiovascular causes.
Published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, findings underscored the test's practicality and effectiveness. The sitting-rising test can be easily integrated into routine examinations, providing essential predictive information and highlighting disparities in health outcomes across diverse population segments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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