Prognostic value of gait speed for exacerbations and mortality in COPD
May 26, 2026

Gait speed <1.0 m·s−1 in COPD independently predicts higher exacerbation risk, mortality and symptom burden over 3 years, despite similar lung function, highlighting its utility as a simple, integrative prognostic marker


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