Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Is Associated with the Frailty Status of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Community.

Xingyu MaHao TangJinmei Zeng Xueyan Pan Xiaowen Luo Jia Liao Dongmei Liang Lei Zhang Shihao Zhou Mingjuan Yin Jindong Ni

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2022)

TCM constitution was significantly associated with frailty status in older adults, and the distribution was different. Compared with a neutral constitution, older adults with Qi stagnation, Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, phlegm dampness, and Yin deficiency were more likely to experience frailty.

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community dwelling
physical activity
replacement therapy
healthcare
mental health
risk factors