Phenotype of Frailty: Characterization in the Women's Health and Aging Studies

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Authors

Karen Bandeen‐Roche · Johns Hopkins University

Qian‐Li Xue

Abstract

The findings of this study are consistent with the widely held theory that conceptualizes frailty as a syndrome. The frailty definition developed in the CHS is applicable across diverse population samples and identifies a profile of high risk of multiple adverse outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Frailty in Older Adults Nutrition and Health in Aging Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 61, Issue 3, pp. 262-266

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/61.3.262

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