All-cause mortality in the Aberdeen 1921 birth cohort: Effects of socio-demographic, physical and cognitive factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood intelligence predicts mortality throughout most of the life span. However, it is unknown whether its effect persists into advanced old age.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The Aberdeen Birth Cohort born in 192...

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Main Authors: Whalley Lawrence J, Deary Ian J, Starr John M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/307