Gender differences in functional disability and self-care among seniors in Bangladesh

Gender differences in functional disability and self-care among seniors in Bangladesh

Abstract Background Disability among older adults is a public health concern. To date there are no in-depth and comprehensive analyses on older adults’ disabilities in Bangladesh. This study investigated gender differences in the prevalence of disability and the socio-demographic factors associated...

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Main Authors: Md. Ismail Tareque, Andrew D. Tiedt, Towfiqua Mahfuza Islam, Sharifa Begum, Yasuhiko Saito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Disability
Old age
Gender disparities
Low income country
Bangladesh
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0577-2

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