The prevalence of frailty and its relationship with sociodemographic factors, regional healthcare disparities, and healthcare utilization in the aging population across India

Quick takeaway

This national analysis builds a frailty index and links frailty burden to age, sex, socioeconomic position, and healthcare use across India.

Why this matters

Highly relevant for PHC and program design because frailty screening can trigger preventive exercise, nutrition, and falls packages.

Key caution

Cross-sectional analysis cannot separate whether poor access increases frailty or frailty reduces access.