Association between Age-Friendly Environment, Sarcopenia and Frailty among Older Adults in China: A Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia and frailty are interrelated complex geriatric syndromes that are associated with an increased risk of negative health outcomes. The construction of an age-friendly environment (AFE) is a key strategy for promoting health aging, but its associations with sarcopenia and frailty remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the association between AFE and the incidence of sarcopenia and frailty in older adults.

Methods

A total of 3,261 participants aged ≥60 years were included from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Using a World Health Organization (WHO) AFE framework modified for Chinese context, we constructed an 8-domain, 35-component community environment score. Sarcopenia was defined according to the 2019 consensus guidelines

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666322 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature