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KMID : 1130220210250030160
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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
2021 Volume.25 No. 3 p.160 ~ p.169
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The Aging Study of Pyeongchang Rural Area (ASPRA): Findings and Perspectives for Human Aging, Frailty, and Disability
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Baek Ji-Yeon
Lee Eun-Ju
Oh Ga-Hee
Park Yu-Rang
Lee Hea-Yon
Lim Ji-Hye
Park Hyung-Chul
Park Chan-Mi
Lee Chang-Ki
Jung Hee-Won
Jang Il-Young
Kim Dae-Hyun
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Abstract
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The Aging Study of Pyeongchang Rural Area (ASPRA) is a population-based, prospective cohort study of older adults in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Since the initial enrollment of 382 participants, the ASPRA has been maintained and has conducted comprehensive geriatric assessments annually, gradually expanding its population and coverage area. As a cohort study of aging-related conditions and their functional consequences, the ASPRA leveraged Pyeongchang’s relatively low annual population movement rate and its healthcare delivery system, which was largely maintained by community health posts. Since its establishment, the ASPRA has reported numerous observational and multicomponent intervention studies on functional decline, geriatric syndrome, and frailty. Here, we discuss the findings and perspectives of ASPRA studies. We hope that the ASPRA enables the further implementation of a longitudinal study design on geriatric parameters and the development of public health strategies targeting aging-related conditions, especially in resource-limited community settings.
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KEYWORD
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Cohort, Frailty, Aging phenotype, Intervention
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