Age at menopause and the progression of frailty among middle-aged and older women: A prospective cohort analysis from CHARLS.

Xinyue Zhang, Wei Yu, Yueqin Zhu, Runfei Zhang, Yuhua Zhang

Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China; Department of Nursing, Suzhou Women and Children's Health Hospital, Suzhou, 215100, Jiangsu, China. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Menopause marks an important transition in women's health, with the age at menopause influencing a variety of later-life health risks. However, the impact of menopause timing on longitudinal progression of frailty among Chinese middle-aged and older women remains unclear.

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Research summary

The paper claims that the age at menopause influences the progression of frailty among middle-aged and older women. This research is relevant as it explores the relationship between menopause timing and a significant aspect of aging, frailty, which can impact longevity and overall health in older women.

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