Study of 4,200 Links Sitting-Rising Test Scores to Premature Death Risk
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Updated · Oprah Mag · Aug 11
Study of 4,200 Links Sitting-Rising Test Scores to Premature Death Risk
1 articles · Updated · Oprah Mag · Aug 11
Summary
A 20-plus-year follow-up of about 4,200 people found Sitting-Rising Test scores can predict premature natural and cardiovascular deaths, extending earlier evidence on overall mortality.
The test starts at 10 points and subtracts points for using hands, knees or other support while sitting on the floor and standing back up, with half-point deductions for wobbling.
Researchers say the score works as a quick gauge of musculoskeletal fitness—strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and body composition—all factors tied to healthy aging and fall risk.
Araújo’s 2012 study of more than 2,000 older adults found people scoring below 8 were five to six times more likely to die within the next decade than those scoring 8 or higher.
The study frames SRT as a simple screening tool rather than a diagnosis, noting age, genetics, arthritis and body type can affect results and that overall lifestyle matters more than one score.