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Mobility limitation, a manifestation of impaired intrinsic capacity, is the first obvious sign of functional decline. However, few studies have been conducted on the prevalence and incidence of mobility limitation. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and incidence of mobility limitation in Chinese older adults (over 60 years old) and evaluate its impact on mortality.

The study used two waves of data from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in 2011 and 2013. The prevalence and incidence of mobility limitation were assessed using the methods recommended by the World Health Organization in the integrated care for older people guidelines, using the five-time sit-to-stand test as a screening and then the Short Physical Performance Battery assessment for diagnosis. Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze the association between mobility limitation and …