Assessing the Impact of Frailty on Infection Risk in Older Adults: Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of death and disability and are recognized as a major cause of health loss globally. At the same time, frailty as a geriatric syndrome is a rapidly growing major public health problem. However, few studies have investigated the incidence and risk of infectious diseases in frail older people. Thus, research on frailty and infectious diseases is urgently needed.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between frailty and infectious diseases among older adults aged 65 years and older.

Methods

In this prospective observational cohort study, we have analyzed the infectious disease prevalence outcomes of older adults aged 65 years and older who participated in frailty epidemiological sur

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11498063 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature