Prevalence and associated factors of frailty among community dweller older adults living in Gondar town, northwest, Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

Prevalence and associated factors of frailty among community dweller older adults living in Gondar town, northwest, Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Frailty is a multidimensional geriatric condition that increases vulnerability to stressors, increases the risk of negative health outcomes, and lowers quality of life in older people. However, little attention has been paid to frailty in developing countries, particularly in Eth...

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Main Authors: Mihret Dejen Takele, Kedir Sany, Kefale Getie, Dechasa Imiru Wayessa, Gashaw Jember, Melese Gobezie, Yohannes Abich, Alemu Kassaw Kibret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Prevalence
Frailty
Older adults
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16201-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16201-w

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