Gait speed
The “sixth vital sign”: usual walking pace in m/s. Below 0.8 m/s signals frailty; above 1.2 life expectancy exceeds average (Studenski 2011, n=34,485). Measurable at home over 4 metres.
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Last reviewed: 6 September 2026
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