A New Frailty Syndrome: Central Obesity and Frailty in Older Adults with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Abstract

HOA represent an emerging cohort of older adults who frequently experience frailty at a much younger age than the general older population. Central obesity and fat redistribution are important predictors of frailty in community-dwelling HOA. These findings suggest that physical frailty in HOA may be amenable to lifestyle interventions, especially exercise and diet therapy.