Sex differences in frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Experimental gerontology Vol. 89; pp. 30 - 40
• Main Authors: Gordon, E.H., Peel, N.M., Samanta, M., Theou, O., Howlett, S.E., Hubbard, R.E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Inc 01.03.2017
• Subjects: Aged; Aging; Comorbidity; Disability Evaluation; Female; Frail Elderly - statistics & numerical data; Frailty; Frailty Index; Geriatric Assessment; Humans; Male; Meta-analysis; Mortality; Sex Characteristics; Sex differences; Systematic review; Frailty; Sex differences; Systematic review; Frailty Index; Meta-analysis

It is a well-described clinical phenomenon that females live longer than males, yet tend to experience greater levels of co-morbidity and disability. Females can therefore be considered both more frail (because they have poorer health status) and less frail (because they have a lower risk of mortali...