Intrinsic capacity and survival among older adults in India: LASI-DAD study (wave 1 and wave 2).

Abhijith Rajaram Rao, Manjusha Bhagwasia, Akshata Rao, Mujtaba Waris, Sakthi Kiruthika, Sudeep George, Mihir Vedula, Shreya Biswal, Richa Mallick, Tejas Shivamogga Ranganatha, Avinash Chakrawarty, Jinkook Lee, Sharmista Dey, Aparajit Ballav Dey

Department of Geriatric Medicine, National Centre for Ageing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.Department of Geriatric Medicine, National Centre for Ageing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. · pubmed

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Abstract

With increasing longevity, the focus of healthcare for older adults is shifting from a disease-centric model to a more holistic view of functional capacity. This study investigates the relationship between intrinsic capacity (IC)-a measure of combined physical and mental abilities-and survival among older adults in India.

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Research summary

The study investigates the relationship between intrinsic capacity and survival among older adults in India. This research is relevant as it shifts the focus from a disease-centric model to understanding functional capacity, which is crucial for addressing the broader aspects of aging and longevity.

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