Frailty syndrome involves several body systems, resulting in deficits in normal functions. The most usual results are muscle loss, reductions in stamina, endurance, weight, and fitness. Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) is the self reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss. To describe the prevalence of frailty among older adults (60 and +) living in São Paulo, Brasil in 2015 and analyze its association whith Cognitive decline. This is a cross-sectional study using the Health, Well-being, and Aging Study (Saúde, Bem-Estar e Envelhecimento - SABE) database of 2015. Five components identified the frailty syndrome: weight loss; fatigue; decreased strength, low physical activity, and reduced walking speed. Older adults were classified as “pre-frail” (1-2 components) and “frail” (3 or more). Cognitive impairment was assessed by MMSE. Total number of older adults elegible for evaluation was 1034. 9% were frail, 66% pre frail and 25% Non Frail. Cognitive decline prevalence according to frailty was: 7% (Non Frail), 11% (Pre Frail) and 19% (Frail). P value for design based test of association was p = 0,0035. Frailty and cognitive impairment are associated. This result may be of good help to design and apply interventions aimed to improve the quality of life of elders.

Authors:
Jair Licio Ferreira Santos, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Yeda Aparecida Oliveira Duarte, Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Brazil

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Prof. Jair Santos is a Senior Professor at de Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto - University of São Paulo. He acts in the field of Epidemiology and Public Health with foccus on the elderly.

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