Prevalence of Frailty in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Fabiana Araújo Figueiredo da MataPriscilla Perez da Silva PereiraKeitty Regina Cordeiro de AndradeAna Claudia Morais Godoy FigueiredoMarcus Tolentino SilvaMaurício Gomes Pereira

Published in: PloS one (2016)

Frailty is very common among older people in LAC. As a result, countries in the region need to adapt their health and social care systems to demands of an older population.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
healthcare
mental health
public health
risk factors
palliative care
physical activity
quality improvement
health information
middle aged
pain management
affordable care act
chronic pain