Scientists at the University of Southern California have found that a person's walking speed can determine the risk of premature death. This was announced in a press release on MedicalXpress.
According to the researchers, the faster a person's walking pace, the better their health. This indicator can be used to judge the risk of cardiovascular diseases and disorders of the central nervous system. In addition, cardiac surgeons believe that it can be used to identify patients who may develop complications due to heart surgery.
Experts note that the acceleration of the stride does not help to reduce the likelihood of developing diseases and premature death. The gait speed only allows you to approximately determine the biological age of a person. If a person begins to walk more slowly, then this indicates a serious health problem.
Scientists are currently testing how exercise affects the survival of breast cancer patients by monitoring the pace of the patient's gait.
