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RESEARCH PAPER / 2024-10-02

Moderate physical activity and higher frequency are inversely associated with incidence of frailty in middle-aged and older population: a 4-year longitudinal study in Europe.

Fanji Qiu, Yichao Yu, Jinfeng Li

Movement Biomechanics, Institute of Sport Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10099, Berlin, Germany. [email protected] Biomechanics, Institute of Sport Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10099, Berlin, Germany. [email protected]. · pubmed

Abstract

Global aging is leading to an increase in frailty patients, and physical activity (PA) may have an impact on frail in middle-aged and older population. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the frequency of different PA intensities and the incidence and prevalence of frailty in middle-aged and older adults based on the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between physical activity and frailty in middle-aged and older adults, which is pertinent to longevity research as it addresses factors that may influence healthy aging and the prevention of age-related decline. However, while the findings may contribute to understanding the role of physical activity in aging populations, the study appears to provide solid but incremental insights rather than groundbreaking advancements in the field.

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