Recurrent Measurement of Frailty Is Important for Mortality Prediction: Findings from the North West Adelaide Health Study.

Mark Q Thompson Olga TheouGraeme R TuckerRobert J AdamsRenuka Visvanathan

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2019)

Frailty measurement is a good predictor of mortality up to 10 years; however, recency of frailty measurement is important for improved prediction. A regular review of frailty status is required in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:2311-2317, 2019.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
cardiovascular events
healthcare
public health
risk factors
physical activity
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
tertiary care