The Association between Frailty and Disability among the Elderly in Rural Areas of Korea

The Association between Frailty and Disability among the Elderly in Rural Areas of Korea

Background: The rapid increase in the elderly population in Korea is associated with an expanded burden of health problems. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between frailty and physical disability among Koreans using the frailty index, which was developed to assess health...

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Main Authors: Yeun-Soon Choi, Mi-Ji Kim, Gyeong-Ye Lee, Young-Mi Seo, Ae-Rim Seo, Bokyoung Kim, Jun-Il Yoo, Ki Soo Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
disability
elderly
frailty
rural
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/14/2481

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