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Frailty, a key aging sign, increases health risks. This review explores frailty screening and interventions for older adults in China, aiming to improve quality of life and advance social medicine.

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  • Gerontology and Public Health
  • Social Medicine

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  • Global population aging presents significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide.
  • Frailty, a syndrome of decreased resilience and physiological decline, is a primary indicator of aging, leading to adverse health outcomes like falls and disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of frailty, including its mechanisms, diagnosis, and management.
  • To highlight the need for frailty research and context-specific interventions in mainland China.
  • To evaluate existing frailty screening tools and treatment strategies for older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific studies on frailty.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and screening tools for frailty.
  • Evaluation of intervention strategies for managing frailty in elderly populations.

Main Results:

  • Frailty is characterized by a decline in physiological systems, reducing the ability to cope with stressors.
  • Existing research on frailty in mainland China is limited, necessitating tailored approaches.
  • Various screening tools and interventions exist, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing frailty is crucial for mitigating adverse health outcomes in aging populations.
  • Developing and implementing culturally relevant screening and intervention strategies in China is imperative.
  • Further research is needed to optimize frailty management and enhance the quality of life for older adults in China.