Functional, Sensorial, Mobility and Communication Difficulties in the Portuguese Oldest Old (80+)

Introduction: The ageing of populations is evident in most developed countries, and the oldest old group is one of the segments with the fastest growing. The aim of this paper is to examine sociodemographic and health related characteristics of the portuguese oldest old, using a census-based approac...

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Main Authors: Daniela Brandão, Óscar Ribeiro, Constança Paúl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2017-06-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:http://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/8060