Association of childhood and adulthood socioeconomic status with frailty index trajectories: Using five-wave panel data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).

Kai Zhang, Lirong Chai, Yi Zhang, Weijing Wang, Xiaolin Hu, Weizheng Kong, Dongfeng Zhang, Junning Fan

Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

The relationship between childhood and adulthood socioeconomic status (SES) and long-term frailty trajectories is unclear. We aimed to assess the frailty index (FI) dynamic trajectories and examine the associations between childhood and adulthood SES and frailty trajectories.

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Research summary

The paper claims that childhood and adulthood socioeconomic status are associated with frailty index trajectories over time. This research is relevant as it explores the long-term effects of socioeconomic factors on frailty, which is a significant aspect of aging and longevity.

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