The association between disability and cognitive impairment in an elderly Tanzanian population
Cognitive impairment is thought to be a major cause of disability worldwide, though data from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are sparse. This study aimed to investigate the association between cognitive impairment and disability in a cohort of community-dwelling older adults living in Tanzania. The study...
Main Authors: | Catherine L. Dotchin, Stella-Maria Paddick, William K. Gray, Aloyce Kisoli, Golda Orega, Anna R. Longdon, Paul Chaote, Felicity Dewhurst, Matthew Dewhurst, Richard W. Walker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2019-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125905995/view |
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