The impact of poverty transitions on frailty among older adults in South Korea: findings from the Korean longitudinal study of ageing

The impact of poverty transitions on frailty among older adults in South Korea: findings from the Korean longitudinal study of ageing

Abstract Background Frailty is an emerging public health concern among aging populations. Although socioeconomic status is a well-known contributor to frailty, there is limited research investigating the effects of poverty on frailty. This study aimed to examine the association between poverty trans...

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Main Authors: Hin Moi Youn, Hyeon Ji Lee, Doo Woong Lee, Eun-Cheol Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frailty
Frail
Poverty
Elderly
Socioeconomic status
Healthy aging
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01522-x

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