Usual gait speed is inversely associated with depression in middle-aged and older adults: A cross-sectional study in Korea

Hence, faster UGS was significantly associated with a reduced risk of depression in both sexes. Thus, maintaining a fast UGS may have protective benefits against the risk of depression.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0338458
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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Usual gait speed is inversely associated with depression in middle-aged and older adults: A cross-sectional study in Korea

Hongkun Park, Jae Ho Park, Joong-Yeon Lim
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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Usual gait speed is inversely associated with depression in middle-aged and older adults: A cross-sectional study in Korea

Hongkun Park, Jae Ho Park, Joong-Yeon Lim
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Hence, faster UGS was significantly associated with a reduced risk of depression in both sexes. Thus, maintaining a fast UGS may have protective benefits against the risk of depression.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(2)
Korea National Institute of Health (KR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Usual gait speed is inversely associated with depression in middle-aged and older adults: A cross-sectional study in Korea — Hongkun Park, Jae Ho Park, et al. · PLoS ONE (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS