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. 2007 Jan;83(975):16–20. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2006.048587

Table 3 Predictors of the Fried model of the frailty phenotype.

Frailty characteristic Cardiovascular Health Study measure
Weight loss (unintentional), sarcopenia Baseline, >10 lb lost in the previous year
Weakness, fatigue Grip strength adjusted for BMI/gender
Poor endurance Self‐reported exhaustion
Low activity levels kcal/week
Slowness Walking time by gender/height

BMI, body mass index.