Table 4 Multiple logistic regression analysis of risk factors at the baseline for transition towards frailty.

From: Five-year longitudinal study of frailty prevalence and course assessed using the Kihon Checklist among community-dwelling older adults in Japan

 

Odds ratio (95% CI)

p-value

BMI

–

0.47

KCL score

ADL

–

0.28

Physical activity

1.6 (1.1–2.2)

0.009*

Oral function

–

0.21

Houseboundness

–

0.09

  1. BMI body mass index, KCL Kihon Checklist, ADL activity of daily living, CI confidence interval.
  2. *p < 0.05.
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