Association between changes in social isolation status and frailty among older adults.

Cho Rong Kim, Jisu Ko, Min Jin Ha, Kui Son Choi, Eun-Cheol Park

Department of Health Policy Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

Considering social isolation in approaches to frailty is important for the early detection of health problems in older adults and the development of appropriate intervention strategies. This study aims to investigate the relationship between changes in social isolation and frailty using the data the Korea Longitudinal Study of Aging (2006-2022).

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Research summary

Changes in social isolation status are associated with frailty among older adults. This paper is relevant as it explores the relationship between social factors and frailty, which can inform interventions aimed at improving health outcomes in aging populations.

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