Ability to sit and rise from the floor as a predictor of all-cause mortality
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The lowest scoring group in this study also happened to have the highest mean BMI. Obesity is generally considered to be one of the strongest predictors of life expectancy and cardiovascular health (or lack thereof). Being strong or agile doesn't decrease the damage to the cardiovascular system caused by obesity.
This isn't to downplay the usefulness of this measure though! It's simple, fast, non-invasive, relatively safe etc