Disability trajectories prior to death for ten leading causes of death among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan

Disability trajectories prior to death for ten leading causes of death among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan

Abstract Background Prolonged life expectancy is associated with increased prevalence of chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the different disability trajectories for the top ten leading causes of death in Taiwan . Methods A total of 2,431 participants aged 50–96 in 1996 from th...

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Main Authors: Ching-Ju Chiu, Meng-Ling Li, Chia-Ming Chang, Chih-Hsing Wu, Maw Pin Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
ten leading causes of death
functional impairment
disability trajectory
longitudinal study
Asia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02300-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02300-z

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