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ArticleNutrients2026

Association Between Healthy Lifestyle Habits and Intrinsic Capacity Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Singapore.

Jeremy Teng Jun Wei, Shuna S Khoo, Reshma A Merchant, Li Feng Tan, Lile Jia, On Behalf Of The Health District Queenstown

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Article in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Jeremy Teng Jun WeiDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, 378 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159964, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0001-5745-6517
Shuna S KhooDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, 9 Arts Link, Singapore 117570, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0001-6966-6087
Reshma A MerchantDivision of Geriatric Medicine, National University Hospital, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-9032-0184
Li Feng TanDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, 378 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159964, Singapore.
Lile JiaDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, 9 Arts Link, Singapore 117570, Singapore.
On Behalf Of The Health District Queenstown

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National University of Singapore E-581-00-0029-01
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntrinsic capacity (IC) is the composite of an individual's physical and mental capacities. While lifestyle factors influence health outcomes, their combined association with IC remains understudied.

objectiveTo examine the association between a Healthy Lifestyle Score (HLS) and intrinsic capacity in older adults in Singapore.

methodsData from a population-based sample of older adults aged ≥60 years in the Queenstown district of Singapore was analysed. The HLS (range 0-5) included smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, sleep quality, and BMI (Asian cut-offs). IC was measured using the WHO ICOPE framework and defined as the presence of one or more deficits.

resultsA total of 1644 participants were included (mean age 72.1 years, 56.4% women). IC deficits were present in 50.9% of the cohort. Based on HLS, 29.9% were classified as unhealthy (0-2), 41.4% intermediate (3), and 28.6% healthy (4-5). HLS category was significantly associated with IC deficits (

conclusionsHealthier lifestyle profiles are significantly associated with fewer IC deficits. These findings underscore the importance of promoting modifiable health behaviours to preserve intrinsic capacity and support healthy ageing.

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Healthy LifestyleIndependent LivingAgedAged, 80 and overAlcohol DrinkingBody Mass IndexExerciseFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHealth BehaviorHumansMaleMiddle AgedSingaporeSleep QualitySmokinghealthy ageinghealthy lifestyleintrinsic capacitypopulation health

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