Association between Age-Friendly Environment, Sarcopenia and Frailty among Older Adults in China: A Longitudinal Study.

Xuan Li, Zhi-Cheng Yang, Hao Li, Jie Zhang, Ping Zhu, Ming Song, Zhi-Hao Wang, Lu Han, Ming Zhong, Bo-Ang Hu

National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Cardiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Sarcopenia and frailty are interrelated complex geriatric syndromes that are associated with an increased risk of negative health outcomes. The construction of an age-friendly environment (AFE) is a key strategy for promoting health aging, but its associations with sarcopenia and frailty remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the association between AFE and the incidence of sarcopenia and frailty in older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims that an age-friendly environment is associated with the incidence of sarcopenia and frailty in older adults. This study is relevant as it explores environmental factors that may influence aging-related conditions, contributing to the understanding of how to promote healthier aging.

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