Table 1 Risk factors for ADL impairment by age group
From: Moving prevention of functional impairment upstream: is middle age an ideal time for intervention?
| Middle age and older age | Older age only |
|---|---|
| Low income | Female sex |
| Chronic medical conditions (e.g., stroke, diabetes, arthritis, lung disease, obesity) | Cognitive impairment |
| Depression | Low body mass index |
| Sensory impairment | |
| Reduced physical performance | |
| Low physical activity | |
| Living in an unsafe neighborhood |