Risk Factors for Frailty in Older Adults
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editor
Interests: physical therapy; older adults; sarcopenia; body composition; physical exercise; health promotion; quality of life.
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Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue entitled “Risk Factors for Frailty in Older Adults” explores the various factors that contribute to the onset and progression of frailty among older populations. Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome characterized by decreased strength, endurance, and physiological function, which increases vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. This depends on both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors such as genetic predispositions, chronic diseases, nutritional deficiencies, physical inactivity, and social determinants such as isolation and socioeconomic status. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to improve understanding and provide insights to develop preventive measures and interventions to mitigate frailty, thereby improving the quality of life and health outcomes of older adults.
Prof. Dr. Agustín Aibar Almazán
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- frailty
- older adults
- risk factors
- chronic diseases
- nutritional deficiencies
- physical inactivity
- social determinants
- genetic predispositions
- preventive measures
- interventions
- quality of life
- health outcomes
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