Chronic disease prevalence and care among the elderly in urban and rural Beijing, China - a 10/66 Dementia Research Group cross-sectional survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Demographic ageing is occurring at an unprecedented rate in China. Chronic diseases and their disabling consequences will become much more common. Public policy has a strong urban bias, and older people living in rural areas may be e...

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Main Authors: Sousa Renata, Yan Fang, Ferri Cleusa P, Huang Yueqin, Li Shuran, Albanese Emiliano, Liu Zhaorui, Dang Weimin, Prince Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/394