Regional differences in frailty among older adults with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Japan
Akiko Nishimura,
Chie Masuda,
Chiyo Murauchi
et al.
Abstract:Background
Social environment may broadly impact multifaceted frailty; however, how environmental differences influence frailty in older adults with diabetes remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate regional differences in frailty in urban and rural areas among older adults with diabetes.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted as part of the frailty prevention program for older adults with diabetes study. Older adults aged 60–80 y… Show more
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