Reported Weight Change in Older Adults and Presence of Frailty
Open Access
- 1 January 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in The Journal of Frailty & Aging
- Vol. 9 (2) , 74-81
Abstract
A 5% change in weight is a significant predictor for frailty and obesity. We ascertained how self-reported weight change over the lifespan impacts rates ofKeywords
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