Frailty associated with nutritional status, functionality, physical activity and socioeconomic level, in older adults in Ecuador, post-pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aging is a complex, multifactorial process in which nutritional alterations, sedentary lifestyle, and chronic diseases can increase the risk of functional limitations, dependence, and disability in older adults. Identifying the degree of frailty is essential for designing programs to enhance their quality of life. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of frailty and its association with nutritional status, functionality, physical activity, and socioeconomic level in older adults in Azuay, a province in Ecuador, during post-pandemic period of 2023.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 294 older adults from Azuay Anthropometric measurements were taken, and validated questionnaires were administered to collect demographic data. Frai

SUBMITTER: Encalada-Torres LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539025 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature