Epidemiology of Disability in the Oldest Old: Methodologic Issues and Preliminary Findings

作者: Joan C. Cornoni-Huntley , Daniel J. Foley , Lon R. White , Richard Suzman , Lisa F. Berkman

DOI: 10.2307/3349884

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摘要: Abstract Little is known about the health problems of fastest-growing segment population. Three major community-based studies present prevalence information on physical and mental disabilities among oldest old. These data also illustrate limitations interpretations in cross-sectional studies, emphasize value prospective investigations populations aged 85 older. Although more costly time-consuming, such longitudinal are indispensable to sound policy planning.

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