The Association of Olfactory Dysfunction, Frailty, and Mortality Is Mediated by Inflammation: Results from the InCHIANTI Study

Background. Olfactory dysfunction might unveil the association between ageing and frailty, as it is associated with declining cognitive function, depression, reduced physical performance, reduced dietary intake, and mortality; all these conditions are characterized by increased levels of inflammator...

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Main Authors: Alice Laudisio, Luca Navarini, Domenico Paolo Emanuele Margiotta, Davide Onofrio Fontana, Irene Chiarella, Daniele Spitaleri, Stefania Bandinelli, Antonella Gemma, Luigi Ferrucci, Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3128231