Cureus · 2026
Predictors of Frailty, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Life Satisfaction Among Elderly Individuals in an Urbanized Village in New Delhi, India.
СтатьяНазвание и аннотация: Перевод в очереди
Обработка статьи · этапы, ошибки и управление
Загрузка состояния…
Ошибки и ограничения
История · было → стало
Состояние обновляется каждые 5 секунд, пока блок открыт. Процент показывается только там, где известен объём работы. Пауза останавливает продолжение этапа; текущий запрос к источнику может завершиться.
Meena Jeevan Jyoti, Chauhan Saurabh, Kumar Abhishek, Taruna
Аннотация
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Aging is associated with increased vulnerability to frailty, cognitive decline, and reduced life satisfaction, particularly in rapidly urbanizing settings. This study aimed to assess the predictors of frailty, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and life satisfaction among elderly residents in an urbanized village in New Delhi.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study among 221 participants aged ≥60 years in South Delhi. Frailty was assessed using the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), cognitive function with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and life satisfaction using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 31.0 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.), and regression analysis was used to identify associations.
RESULTS: The mean age was 68.4±7.2 years. Frailty was significantly associated with age ≥70 years (adjusted odds ratio {aOR}=3.72), female gender (aOR=2.27), illiteracy (aOR=2.61), chronic disease (aOR= 2.97), and MCI (aOR=6.05). MCI was linked to older age (aOR=3.04), female gender (aOR=2.48), widowhood/divorce (aOR= 10.31), illiteracy (aOR=3.98), and frailty (aOR=5.89). Lower life satisfaction was significantly associated with frailty (aOR=0.35), MCI (aOR=0.41), lower socioeconomic status (aOR=0.47), unemployment (aOR=0.48), and chronic disease (aOR=0.53).
CONCLUSION: A significant burden of frailty and cognitive impairment exists among the elderly. The strong association between physical frailty and cognitive impairment supports the conceptual framework of cognitive frailty, while the significant associations with education, socioeconomic status, and marital status emphasize the role of lifelong social determinants in shaping health trajectories in aging populations. The independent association of life satisfaction with unemployment, widowhood, and low socioeconomic status suggests the role of socioeconomic determinants in the subjective well-being of the elderly. Targeted multi-domain interventions addressing education, chronic disease management, and social support are needed to promote healthy aging in the community.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study among 221 participants aged ≥60 years in South Delhi. Frailty was assessed using the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), cognitive function with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and life satisfaction using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 31.0 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.), and regression analysis was used to identify associations.
RESULTS: The mean age was 68.4±7.2 years. Frailty was significantly associated with age ≥70 years (adjusted odds ratio {aOR}=3.72), female gender (aOR=2.27), illiteracy (aOR=2.61), chronic disease (aOR= 2.97), and MCI (aOR=6.05). MCI was linked to older age (aOR=3.04), female gender (aOR=2.48), widowhood/divorce (aOR= 10.31), illiteracy (aOR=3.98), and frailty (aOR=5.89). Lower life satisfaction was significantly associated with frailty (aOR=0.35), MCI (aOR=0.41), lower socioeconomic status (aOR=0.47), unemployment (aOR=0.48), and chronic disease (aOR=0.53).
CONCLUSION: A significant burden of frailty and cognitive impairment exists among the elderly. The strong association between physical frailty and cognitive impairment supports the conceptual framework of cognitive frailty, while the significant associations with education, socioeconomic status, and marital status emphasize the role of lifelong social determinants in shaping health trajectories in aging populations. The independent association of life satisfaction with unemployment, widowhood, and low socioeconomic status suggests the role of socioeconomic determinants in the subjective well-being of the elderly. Targeted multi-domain interventions addressing education, chronic disease management, and social support are needed to promote healthy aging in the community.