Association between obesity and the transitions of frailty based on multi-state Markov model: A prospective study.

Bosen Lv, Xiaohui Li, Qianning Lu, Xiangjie Kong, Bixuan Liu, Yan Wu, Liying Jing, Jingyi Wang, Wenjing Feng, Yili Wu

Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Public Health College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China. · pubmed

Abstract

New evidence has revealed the dynamic transition characteristics of frailty. However, the potential differences in the effects of different types of obesity on the transition of frailty remain unclear. This prospective study aims to assess the association between obesity-related indicators and frailty transition in older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims that different types of obesity affect the transitions of frailty in older adults. This study is relevant as it explores the relationship between obesity and frailty, which are critical factors in the aging process and longevity.

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