Stella Kirkpatrick

Jun 26, 2023 | thelancet.com | Peter Hanlon |Heather Wightman |Marina Politis |Stella Kirkpatrick

SummaryBoth frailty (reduced physiological reserve) and social vulnerability (scarcity of adequate social connections, support, or interaction) become more common as people age and are associated with adverse consequences. Analyses of the relationships between these constructs can be limited by the wide range of measures used to assess them.