Health status of the advanced elderly in six european countries: results from a representative survey using EQ-5D and SF-12

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Due to demographic change, the advanced elderly represent the fastest growing population group in Europe. Health problems tend to be frequent and increasing with age within this cohort.</p> <p>Aims of the study</p>...

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Main Authors: de Graaf Ron, de Girolamo Giovanni, Haro Josep M, Bruffaerts Ronny, Vilagut Gemma, Matschinger Herbert, Riedel-Heller Steffi G, Angermeyer Matthias C, Lehnert Thomas, Heider Dirk, König Hans-Helmut, Kovess Viviane, Alonso Jordi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/8/1/143