Limited association between multimorbidity and high-sensitive C-reactive protein or gait speed in community-dwelling octogenarians – findings from the BUTTERFLY study
Among the comorbidity indices assessed, only the ECI demonstrated a modest yet significant association with hsCRP levels in individuals aged 80 years and older. In contrast, no significant associations were observed between any of the comorbidity indices and reduced gait speed in this population. This highlights the importance of comprehensive care, including individualized lifestyle interventions, nutritional support, and timely pharmacological adjustments for effective chronic disease management.
Authors
- Axelle Costenoble (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6229-0742)
- Ivan Bautmans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6820-9586)
- Aziz Debain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5752-6498)
- Mirko Petrović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7506-8646)
- Veerle Knoop (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8308-4099)
Institutions
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE)
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (BE)
- SOMT University of Physiotherapy (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The journal of nutrition health & aging
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnha.2025.100603
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel