Assessing the contributions of health deficits to frailty among older people in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Cote d'Ivoire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frailty is a major contributor to poor quality of life among older people in Sub-Saharan Africa. As the population of older people in the region increases, frailty continues to adversely affect individuals, their families, communities, and healthcare systems. Despite this growing impact, the specific health deficits that contribute to frailty in the region remain poorly understood. This study examines the health deficits that contribute to frailty among older people in Côte d'Ivoire.

Methods

This study utilized data from 1,017 older people across three regions of Côte d'Ivoire. Frailty was assessed using a 30-item Frailty Index, with a threshold of 0.21 used to classify frailty status. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate the prevalence and intensity of fr

SUBMITTER: Dzando G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628943 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature