Multi-trajectories of intrinsic capacity and their impact on incident disability in community-dwelling older adults in Japan.

Shu Zhang, Chikako Tange, Hiroshi Shimokata, Yukiko Nishita, Rei Otsuka, Hidenori Arai

Department of Epidemiology of Aging, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan.Department of Epidemiology of Aging, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan. · pubmed

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Abstract

The World Health Organization's intrinsic capacity (IC) framework has shifted focus from functional deficits to preserving abilities in ageing. However, the trajectories of IC and their impact on disability remain insufficiently explored. Therefore, we aimed to examine variability in IC trajectories and their impact on incident disability among community-dwelling Japanese older adults.

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Research summary

The paper examines the variability in intrinsic capacity trajectories and their impact on incident disability among older adults. This research is relevant as it focuses on preserving abilities in aging, aligning with the goal of understanding and potentially mitigating age-related decline rather than merely addressing symptoms.

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