¿Cuál de estos elementos parece formar parte de la fisiopatología de la fragilidad en los ancianos?
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El concepto de fragilidad es difícil de definir y consensuar, principalmente por tener diferentes conceptualizaciones en su fisiopatología, por no existir un límite preciso biológico, físico-funcional, o clínico entre los estados de buena salud, fragilidad y discapacidad-dependencia y según el ámbito asistencial que se considere.
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