Background In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the concept of
intrinsic capacity (IC) to define healthy aging based on functional capacity. In this scoping …

Introduction This study aims to develop and validate an integrative intrinsic capacity (IC)
scoring system, to investigate its associations with a wide spectrum of biomarkers and to …

Abstract Background In 2015, the World Health Organization introduced the concept of
intrinsic capacity (IC) to define the individual-level characteristics that enable an older …

Intrinsic capacity (IC), a function-centered construct, is defined as the composite of all
physical and mental capacities of an individual. IC and surrounding environmental factors …

Objectives Intrinsic capacity (IC) declines progressively with age, thereby increasing the risk
of disability. However, it is less known whether IC trajectories are associated with disability …

Introduction In 2015, the term 'intrinsic capacity'(IC) was proposed by the World Health
Organisation to promote healthy aging. However, the factors associated with IC are still …

This study aimed to explore the biological features and mortality risk of intrinsic capacity (IC)
and functional ability (FA). Based on data from 1839 participants from the I-Lan Longitudinal …

Abstract Introduction The World Health Organization has introduced the term 'intrinsic
capacity'(IC) as a marker of healthy ageing. However, controversy exists on the definition …

The global increase in the aging population is expected to result in a shift from disease-
centered to function-centered approaches in response to intensive aging. Thus, the World …

Background Frailty and intrinsic capacity (IC) are distinct but interrelated constructs.
Uncertainty remains regarding how they are related and interact to influence health …