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Risk factors and protective factors associated with incident or increase of frailty among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review of longitudinal studies.

Zeyun FengMarjolein LugtenbergCarmen FranseXinye FangShanlian HuChunlin JinHein Raat
Published in: PloS one (2017)
A broad range of sociodemographic, physical, biological, lifestyle, and psychological factors show a longitudinal association with frailty. These factors should be considered when developing interventions aimed at preventing and/or reducing the burden associated with frailty among community-dwelling older adults.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • community dwelling
  • cardiovascular disease
  • metabolic syndrome
  • mental health
  • weight loss
  • type diabetes