Influencias genéticas en la movilidad y capacidad funcional de mujeres mayores: introducción metodológica y resultados preliminares del estudio de hermanas gemelas FITSA

these results support the existence of a moderate genetic predisposition to the different mobility statuses observed among elderly women. Nevertheless, genetic influences should be understood as an underlying cause, and their interaction with environmental influences, such as physical activity and a balanced diet, may be more important in the final health status of elderly women.