Ageing and Society
Social risks linked to frailty over time in older adults
Longitudinal data from 15,733 older adults linked a new measure of later-life insecurity to differences in frailty between people and changes within individuals.Longitudinal data from 15,733 older adults linked a new measure of later-life insecurity to differences in frailty between people and changes within individuals.
Cohort · 15,733 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied15,733 older adults in England, 2004/05 to 2018/19
What changedOlder adults became frailer as their social risks increased over time
The catchBecoming frail can increase social risks, including receipt of health-related benefits