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MeSH Heading: Frail Elderly
Tree Number(s): M01.060.116.100.540
Unique ID: D016330
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016330
Annotation: check the tags AGED or AGED, 80 AND OVER
Scope Note: Older adults or aged individuals who are lacking in general strength and are unusually susceptible to disease or to other infirmity.
Entry Term(s): Elderly, Frail; Frail Elders; Frail Older Adults; Functionally-Impaired Elderly
Previous Indexing: Aged (1977-1990); Aged, 80 and over (1987-1990); Health Services for the Aged (1983-1990); Health Services Needs and Demand (1986-1990)
See Also: Health Services for the Aged; Homebound Persons
Public MeSH Note: 91
History Note: 91
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1990/05/25
Revision Date: 2005/10/11

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