"The contribution of chronic diseases to the prevalence of dependence among older people in Latin America, China and India: a 10/66 Dementia Research Group population-based survey"

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The number of older people is set to increase dramatically worldwide. Demographic changes are likely to result in the rise of age-related chronic diseases which largely contribute to years lived with a disability and future dependenc...

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Main Authors: Salas Aquiles, Rodriguez Juan, Pichardo Guillermina, Liu Zhaorui, Hernandez Milagros, Jacob KS, Jotheeswaran AT, Huang Yueqin, Guerra Mariella, Acosta Daisy, Ferri Cleusa P, Sousa Renata M, Sosa Ana, Williams Joseph, Zuniga Tirso, Prince Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/10/53