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Linear regression models were used to investigate social determinants of health on the change in LSA score.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Regardless of their gender and social determinants of health, participants showed a significant reduction in life-space mobility since COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Life-space mobility reduction was higher among black individuals, those living alone and aged between 70 and 79. Other variables associated with change in life-space mobility, to a lesser extent, were sex, education and income.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> Social restriction measures due to pandemic caused substantial reduction in older adults' life-space mobility in Brazil. Social inequalities strongly affected vulnerable groups. Concerted actions should be put in place to overcome the deterioration in life-pace mobility amongst these groups. 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