"Accelerated aging in people experiencing homelessness: A rapid review " by Rhys Mantell, Ye In Jane Hwang et al.
Introduction: Older people experiencing homelessness (PEH) are a rapidly growing population at risk of accelerated aging and the early onset of geriatric conditions. One construct that shows promise in predicting age-related decline is frailty. Better understanding the rates and causes of frailty in PEH may improve understanding of its antecedents, thereby facilitating more targeted health and aged care service interventions. The aim of this study was to conduct a rapid review on the prevalence and determinants of frailty in adult PEH. Methods: We conducted a rapid review of primary research p...
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