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The Impact of Social Frailty on the Transition from Health to Multimorbidity in Physical, Psychological, and Cognitive Domains: Findings from a Prospective Multi-Cohort Analysis

  • By

  • Yaguan Zhou

  • Htet Lin Htun

  • Mika Kivimäki

  • Zhengluan Liao

  • Xiaolin Xu

  • Yi Guo

  • March 6, 2026

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    Social frailty affects 18.8% to 47.3% of adults aged ≥ 60 years and is linked to chronic physical conditions and multimorbidity.

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    Social frailty encompasses general resources, social behaviors, social resources, and basic social needs, impacting health outcomes.

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    Emerging evidence indicates that social frailty contributes to a vicious cycle of physical, psychological, and cognitive conditions.

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    Longitudinal studies show that social frailty is associated with increased risks of depression, cognitive decline, and dementia.

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    This multi-cohort study aims to clarify the role of social frailty in the transition to multimorbidity across diverse populations.

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The Impact of Social Frailty on the Transition from Health to Multimorbidity in Physical, Psychological, and Cognitive Domains: Findings from a Prospective Multi-Cohort Analysis

  • by Yaguan Zhou, Htet Lin Htun, Mika Kivimäki, Zhengluan Liao, Xiaolin Xu, Yi Guo

  • March 6, 2026

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