The Role of Physical Activity and Physical Function in Predicting Physical Frailty Transitions in Chinese Older Adults: Longitudinal Observational Study From CHARLS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frailty is a dynamic geriatric syndrome associated with adverse health outcomes, yet its progression can be mitigated through targeted interventions.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate predictors of frailty transitions in Chinese older adults, focusing on physical activity (PA) and physical function.

Methods

Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), we examined transitions between frailty states (robust, prefrail, and frail) from 2011 (baseline) to 2013 (follow-up) among 1014 participants aged 65 years and older. The following outcomes were assessed, including frailty using the physical frailty phenotype, PA using a modified International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and physical function using the Short Physica

SUBMITTER: Zeng Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12443357 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature