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. 2012 Apr 19;9:E89.

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map This map of the United States shows that the highest percentage of older, inactive adults categorized as frail occurred in the South. The estimated total adults in each health status group tended to be lowest in the least populous state, Alaska, and highest in the most populous state, California. — State-specific proportions and numbers of physically inactive diabetic adults aged 50 years or older who are frail, 2000-2009 NHIS and 2000-2009 BRFSS. Proportions are classified by quartiles and numbers by the 5 groupings indicated. Frail is defined as reporting difficulty with all 4 of the following functions: walking one-fourth mile, climbing 10 steps, standing for 2 hours, and stooping, bending, or kneeling.