A national cohort study demonstrates that social isolation affects frailty linked to childhood friendships, suggesting new interventions.
Social isolation can exacerbate the effects of adverse childhood experiences on subsequent frailty. Targeted interventions should be developed to reduce social isolation and maintain health in older adults.
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