The Journal of Frailty & Aging
Midlife activity linked to lower odds of frailty or its early signs
Persistent or rising midlife activity was associated with 80% and 79% lower odds of pre-frailty or frailty, respectively, than persistent inactivity after 22 years.Persistent or rising midlife activity was associated with 80% and 79% lower odds of pre-frailty or frailty, respectively, than persistent inactivity after 22 years.
Cohort studyPopulations
Who was studiedSurviving urban Greek adults, 22 years, against persistently inactive participants
What changedOdds of frailty or its early signs were 80% lower with persistent activity and 79% lower with rising activity than persistent inactivity
The catchPhysical activity trajectories were based on self-reports
