The effect of social relationships on survival in elderly residents of a Southern European community: a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Comparative evidence regarding the effects of social relationships on mortality in Mediterranean communities will increase our knowledge of their strengths and the ways in which they influence longevity across cultures. Men and women...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Otero Angel, Zunzunegui Maria, Rodriguez-Laso Angel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/7/19