The association between multimorbidity patterns and physical frailty among middle-aged and older community-dwelling adults: the mediating role of depressive symptoms
This study reveals strong links between specific multimorbidity patterns and physical frailty, with depression significantly mediating these effects, particularly in certain populations. Findings emphasize tailored mental health interventions' necessity in specific groups.
Authors
- Xin Min (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6701-4656)
- Yuhan Geng
- Gongzi Zhang
- Ming Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2239-9342)
- Liping Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-3397)
- Jiali Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7478-8982)
- Yangxiaoxue Liu
- Tianshu Zhao
Institutions
- Chinese PLA General Hospital (CN)
- PLA Academy of Military Science (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1527982
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Peking University