Society Medical survey: frailty increasing among the middle-aged

[thomas]

According to a survey conducted by the Japan Preventive Association of Lifestyle-related Disease (JPALD) in March and April, frailty has increased, particularly among those in their 40s and 50s. Three hundred thirty doctors, consisting of 110 internists, 110 orthopedists and 110 industrial physicians, gave valid responses. More than 80 per cent of respondents said the number of frail patients has risen, with 11.8 per cent citing a "substantial increase," 31.8 per cent citing an "increase," and 38.2 per cent citing a "slight increase."

Doctor's advice: consume more protein!

Many respondents said efforts to prevent frailty should start at a relatively young age, with the 40s cited by 30.5 percent, the 50s by 20.9 percent, and the 30s by 20.6 percent. To prevent frailty, those in the prime of their working life should routinely exercise, increase their walking time, maintain muscle mass, get enough sleep and follow a balanced diet, the doctors said. "Protein deficiency leads to reduced muscle mass and heightened risks of normal weight obesity and pre-frailty," said Hiroshi Yoshida, a JPALD director who also serves as director at the Jikei University-affiliated Kashiwa Hospital. "I want people to improve their conditions through dietary habits of consuming meat, fish and dairy products."

Survey: Frailty increasing among people in their 40s, 50s | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

 

[musicisgood]

Cubicle type of work?
Get out and walk.
Buy a bicycle.
Eat more oily fish.
Stay away from soft drinks.
Buy a fishing pole and go fishing and relax a bit.

 

[Lomaster]

Cubicle type of work?
Get out and walk.
Buy a bicycle.
Eat more oily fish.
Stay away from soft drinks.
Buy a fishing pole and go fishing and relax a bit.

Couldn't agree more. When people get to know my real age they get quite surprised but the next thing they want to know is my dietary habits, which is fair enough. But no matter how much natto or oily fish you eat hypodynamia is still the major factor in getting "frail"