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Table 2 Frequency of item response in G-8 (N = 229)

From: Frailty and its association with health-related quality of life among older cancer patients: an evidence-based study from China

Items

The proportion with problems (%)

Severe or moderate decrease in food intake over the past 3 months

55.9

Weight loss > 3 kg during the last 3 months

28.4

Mobility (can’t goes out)

7.9

Body Mass Index < 19

15.7

Takes more than 3 medications per day

14.4

Compared to other people of the same age, self-reported health not as good or does not know

46.3

4-Item IADL (dependent)

 

 Use phone

4.4

 Use mode of transportation

19.2

 Have responsibility for medication

3.5

 Handle finances

19.2

Age > 80 years old

3.0