Leprosy

Leprosy raises the risk of frailty in humans.

“In older adults, these losses associated with leprosy are added to those already resulting from natural aging and associated comorbidities, which can contribute to the clinical picture of frailty syndrome”

Review

Why Frailty Should Be Assessed in Older Adults Affected by Leprosy and How the Use of Smartphones Could Enhance This Health Monitoring

JMIR aging·6 Aug 2026