The Utility of Measures of Physical Behavior, Function, and Fitness as Predictors of Mortality

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Authors

Yuhe Wang · University of Leicester

Cameron Razieh · University of Leicester

Alex V. Rowlands · University of Leicester

Kishan Bakrania · Global Services (Slovakia)

Richard Russell · Global Services (Slovakia)

Kamlesh Khunti · University of Leicester

Melanie J. Davies ·

Abstract

Measures of lifestyle and physical health improve mortality prediction and classification and could be used as potential substitutes for traditional clinical factors, particularly in populations with prevalent illness. WP was the strongest individual predictor.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Nutrition and Health in Aging Body Composition Measurement Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality & Outcomes

Volume 10, Issue 2, pp. 100710-100710

DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2026.100710

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