Older Mexican-Americans with pain at greater risk for frailty

A recent UTMB study found that older Mexican-Americans who struggle with pain are 1.7 times more likely to become frail, compared to those without pain. “The relationship between social determinants, diabetes, physical function, mobility, frailty and pain in older Mexican-Americans is complex and poorly understood. Early assessment and better pain management may prevent early onset of frailty in this group,” said UTMB’s Kenneth Ottenbacher.