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Serra–Prat M
Serra–Prat M
Research Unit, Carretera de Cirera s/n 08304,
Mataró, Barcelona
Spain
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Incidence and Risk Factors for Frailty in the Community-Dwelling Elderly Population. A Two-Year Follow-Up Cohort Study
Author(s): Serra-Prat M*, Papiol M2, Vico J, Palomera E, Arús M and Cabré M Serra-Prat M*, Papiol M2, Vico J, Palomera E, Arús M and Cabré M
Background: Frailty is a highly prevalent geriatric syndrome and a major public health problem. Designing effective preventive measures requires an understanding of frailty mechanisms and risk factors. Objective: To estimate the incidence of frailty and identify the main risk factors for frailty in community-dwelling elderly individuals. Design: Cohort study followed up over 2 years. Participants: Non-frail community-dwelling individuals aged 75 years and older. Measurements: Socio-demographic variables, co-morbidities, lifestyle, nutritional status, anabolic hormones, inflammatory markers, physical exercise and body composition. Frailty, assessed annually, was defined according to Fried criteria. Results: 278 subjects were recruited (mean age 79.9 y.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000452