Difficulty lifting 5kg may indicate a reduced quality of life and a risk of chronic diseases for older adults

In a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, the data from more than 51,000 older adults aged 50 and above from 15 countries involved in the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) conducted between 2013 and 2020 was analysed by scientists from the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

The analysis found that individuals who reported difficulty lifting 5kg had a significantly higher risk of experiencing a lower quality of life, higher rates of depression, chronic lung diseases, hip fractures, joint disorders, high cholesterol, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and osteoarthritis.