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Frailty Among the Older Adults in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis of Rural and Urban Populations.

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Shihab Mostafa, Sabbir Hossain, Nazrul Islam, Mohammed Taj Uddin, Mohammad Meshbahur Rahman

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Mohammad Kamal HossainDepartment of Statistics Gopalganj Science and Technology University Gopalganj Bangladesh.
Shihab MostafaDepartment of Statistics Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Sylhet Bangladesh.
Sabbir HossainDepartment of Statistics Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Sylhet Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7216-0925
Nazrul IslamDepartment of Statistics Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Sylhet Bangladesh.
Mohammed Taj UddinDepartment of Statistics Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Sylhet Bangladesh.
Mohammad Meshbahur RahmanDepartment of Biostatistics National Institute of Preventive & Social Medicine, Mohakhali Dhaka Bangladesh.

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Background and Aims: The increasing incidence of frailty among older adults in Bangladesh is a significant public health concern. This study aims to compare the level and determinants of frailty among older adults living in rural and urban areas of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 944 older adults aged 55 years and above, conducted in the Sylhet District of Bangladesh between 2022 and 2023, selected through a two-stage random sampling method in urban areas and a multistage random approach in rural areas. The health status of participants was assessed using a 33-indicator Frailty Index (FI Results: The prevalence of moderate to severe frailty was higher in rural areas (57.6%) compared to urban areas (49%). This difference was statistically significant ( Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in rural areas and among older women to address frailty in Bangladesh's aging population.

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