Frailty and Associated Factors among the Elderly in Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Frailty syndrome is common among older people and can lead to various adverse consequences such as falls, cognitive decline, disability, dependent living, increased mortality, excessive drug use, and prolonged hospital stays. Objectives: This research determined the prevalence of frailty...
Main Authors: | Trung Quoc Hieu Huynh, Thi Lan Anh Pham, Van Tam Vo, Ha Ngoc The Than, Tan Van Nguyen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/7/4/85 |
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