Table 1.
List of the 36 deficits used in the electronic Frailty Index
| Activity limitation | Ischaemic heart disease |
| Anaemia and haematinic deficiency | Memory and cognitive problems |
| Arthritis | Mobility and transfer problems |
| Atrial fibrillation | Osteoporosis |
| Cerebrovascular disease | Parkinsonism and tremor |
| Chronic kidney disease | Peptic ulcer |
| Diabetes | Peripheral vascular disease |
| Dizziness | Polypharmacy |
| Dyspnoea | Requirement for care |
| Falls | Respiratory disease |
| Foot problems | Skin ulcer |
| Fragility fracture | Sleep disturbance |
| Hearing impairment | Social vulnerability |
| Heart failure | Thyroid disease |
| Heart valve disease | Urinary incontinence |
| Housebound | Urinary system disease |
| Hypertension | Visual impairment |
| Hypotension/syncope | Weight loss and anorexia |