Frailty associated with nutritional status, functionality, physical activity and socioeconomic level, in older adults in Ecuador, post-pandemic.

Lorena Esperanza Encalada-Torres, Sandra Victoria Abril-Ulloa, Silvia Rocío Sempértegui-León

Research group "Public Health, Food and Physical Activity in the life cycle", University of Cuenca, Av. 12 de abril s/n y Av. el Paraíso, Cuenca, Ecuador. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Aging is a complex, multifactorial process in which nutritional alterations, sedentary lifestyle, and chronic diseases can increase the risk of functional limitations, dependence, and disability in older adults. Identifying the degree of frailty is essential for designing programs to enhance their quality of life. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of frailty and its association with nutritional status, functionality, physical activity, and socioeconomic level in older adults in Azuay, a province in Ecuador, during post-pandemic period of 2023.

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Research summary

The study aims to determine the prevalence of frailty and its associations with various factors in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses the multifactorial aspects of aging and frailty, which are critical for understanding and potentially mitigating age-related decline.

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