Paula Stürmer

Assessing the change in diet from baseline to first re-examination – results from the German National Cohort (NAKO)

Abstract Background In the NAKO cohort, dietary assessment instruments were applied at baseline (2014–2019) and during the first re-examination (2019–2024). The aim was to assess and describe changes in dietary intake over time, and to evaluate the possible consequences of poolin...

Frailty before disease onset: risk of mortality and chronic conditions in disease-free middle-aged adults

Abstract Frailty, defined by multisystem physiological decline and heightened vulnerability to stressors, is typically associated with aging and chronic disease. However, its relevance in apparently healthy individuals remains poorly understood. Identifying frailty in this popula...