Sex disparities in the prevalence of physical function disabilities: a population-based study in a low-income community

Sex disparities in the prevalence of physical function disabilities: a population-based study in a low-income community

Abstract Background Functional disability continues to be a significant public health problem that increases older adults’ vulnerability to experience a diminished quality of life, loss of independence, higher healthcare costs and health services utilization, and increased risks of mortality. Thus,...

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Main Authors: Elsa M. Orellano-Colón, Erick L. Suárez-Pérez, Marta Rivero-Méndez, Claudia X. Boneu-Meléndez, Nelson Varas-Díaz, Mauricio Lizama-Troncoso, Ivonne Z. Jiménez-Velázquez, Arelí León-Astor, Jeffrey W. Jutai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Activities of daily living, disability
Frail elderly
Hispanic
Multiple chronic conditions
Sex
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02362-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02362-z

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