21 Feb 2025 • A large-scale study using data shows a strong link between chronic disease onset and physical frailty in older adults.

Key Findings:

• Among 31,386 people aged 60 and above, 30.65% were physically frail, with rates soaring to 54.23% in those over 80.
• Late-onset chronic diseases, particularly heart disease (AOR: 3.39) and psychiatric disorders (AOR: 3.00), increased frailty risk.
• Arthritis, stroke, and hypertension also showed notable associations.

These findings stress the urgent need for targeted interventions to manage chronic diseases in aging populations and reduce frailty-related health burdens.

Source: BMC | Read Full Story