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RESEARCH PAPER / 2025-10-28

Associations between reproductive factors and frailty in middle-aged and older women: evidence from the China health and retirement longitudinal study.

Xiaobing Xian, Jie Xiang, Shiwei Cao, Wanting Tang, Yao Wu, Jiaxia Li, Shiqin Ren, Yuanyuan Wang, Kun Shen

The Thirteenth People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, 400053, China.The Thirteenth People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, 400053, China. · pubmed

Abstract

Amid global aging, frailty significantly threatens the health of middle-aged and older women. This study is the first to explore the association between reproductive factors (age at first livebirth, number of biological children, reproductive period, age at menopause, age at menarche, and history of abortion) and frailty among middle-aged and elderly Chinese women.

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Research summary

The paper claims that various reproductive factors are associated with frailty in middle-aged and older women. This study is relevant as it explores potential links between reproductive history and frailty, which could contribute to understanding factors influencing aging and longevity in women.

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