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Table 1 Components of the phenotype model and the frailty index of deficit accumulation

From: An overview of osteoporosis and frailty in the elderly

Approach to measuring grades of frailty

Components

The phenotype modela

Exhaustion

Low physical activity

Weakness

Slow walking

Unintentional weight loss

The frailty index of deficit accumulationb

Deficits of symptoms and signs

Comorbidities

Deficits of activities of daily living

Deficits of social relations and social support

  1. ahe phenotype model is based on five physical indicators
  2. bThe frailty index of deficit accumulation is calculated from a variety of individual health deficits