Frailty is a clinical condition characterized by a decrease of reserves and functions
across multiple physiological systems, responsible for a compromised ability to cope
with stressors [
[1]
]. Frailty is highly prevalent in older persons [
[2]
,
[3]
], and is associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes (including death, falls,
fractures, hospitalization, and disability) [
[1]
,
[4]
,
[5]
]. It is, thus, evident why it is increasingly considered an important public health
problem. In this special issue, we present a set of articles spanning over different
aspects of frailty research, from its definition and measurement, to the identification
of risk factors and promising biomarkers, up to ad hoc interventions and treatment.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: September 22, 2018
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