Authors: De Araujo EL* and De Brito MG
Frailty is a clinical syndrome characterized by decreased physiological reserve resulting from the cumulative decline of multiple physiological systems. This condition has significant public health implications, particularly with increased longevity and its growing prevalence among older adults. Identifying, screening, preventing, and implementing interventions for frailty are essential for improving the quality of life of older adults and reducing the burden on healthcare systems. This mini review aims to evaluate the current approaches to screening, prevention, and interventions for frailty in older adults, as well as their public health implications. The analyzed articles were published between 2013 and 2023 and were retrieved from the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. The findings underscore the importance of integrating frailty assessments into routine clinical practice and developing targeted public health policies to address the needs of an aging population.
Keywords: Frailty; Older Adults; Screening; Prevention; Interventions; Public Health
