Impact of social participation on frailty among older adults: a multinational cohort study from the USA, England, China and Mexico.

Yiheng Ma, Shifeng Meng, Junying Wu

Academy of Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.Academy of Medical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

With global population ageing, frailty poses a growing public-health challenge. Many countries have promoted social participation to mitigate frailty among older adults, but the cross-national consistency of this association remains unclear.

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Research summary

The paper claims that social participation is associated with reduced frailty among older adults across multiple countries. This research is relevant as it addresses factors that may influence the health and well-being of older adults, which is crucial in the context of longevity and aging.

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