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Association between community-level social capital and frailty onset among older adults: a multilevel longitudinal study from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES).

Taiji NoguchiChiyoe MurataTakahiro HayashiRyota WatanabeMasashige SaitoMasayo KojimaKatsunori KondoTami Saito
Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2021)
Living in a community with rich civic participation, such as engagement in social activities, was associated with lower frailty onset among older adults. Community development that fosters social participation is essential for frailty prevention.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • community dwelling
  • physical activity