Frailty levels in non-institutionalized older adults and sociodemographic characteristics

Authors

  • María Victoria Quintero-Cruz
  • Yaneth Herazo-Beltrán
  • Miguel Terán-Martínez
  • Lay Viecco-Montero
  • Alexander Coronel-Verdecia
  • Yecid Villegas-Padilla
  • Jorgina Cure Manchego

Keywords:

Frailty, older adults, aging

Abstract

Introduction: Frailty in older adults is a public health challenge and a priority, given its effects on the functional decline of individuals. Several factors account for its occurrence, including individual aspects. Purpose: To determine frailty levels and their association with sociodemographic characteristics in non-institutionalized older adults.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

How to Cite

Quintero-Cruz, M. V., Herazo-Beltrán, Y., Terán-Martínez, M., Viecco-Montero, L., Coronel-Verdecia, A., Villegas-Padilla, Y., & Cure Manchego, J. (2021). Frailty levels in non-institutionalized older adults and sociodemographic characteristics. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 129(4), 877–883. Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/23350

Issue

Vol. 129 No. 4 (2021)

Section

ARTÍCULOS ORIGINALES

Similar Articles

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 > >> 

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.