Analysis of the relationship between body habitus and frailty of community adults in Chongqing: a cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Currently, a multitude of studies are underway to investigate the factors affecting the degree of frailty, with a significant focus on the critical role of body mass index (BMI). This study aims to conduct a cross-sectional survey to investigate the multifaceted relationship between multiple body habitus and the factors that influence the degree of frailty.

Methods

A questionnaire survey was conducted among 840 adult residents in Chongqing communities. A total of 723 participants were included in the data analysis, with an effective response rate of 92.0%. Fried's frailty scale was used to classify individuals into fit, pre-frail, or frail. Non-parametric tests and chi-square tests were employed to evaluate the inter-group differences in frailty levels under differ

SUBMITTER: Chen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10516556 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature