Perception of unmet basic needs as a predictor of mortality among community-dwelling older adults

D.G. Blazer, N. Sachs-Ericsson and C.F. Hybels

American Journal of Public Health, 2005, vol. 95, issue 2, 299-304

Abstract: Objectives. We sought to determine whether, among older adults (>65 years), a perception that their basic needs are not being met increased mortality risk and whether this risk varied by race/ethnicity. Methods. We used Cox proportional hazards modeling to estimate the effect of perceived inadequacy in having one's basic needs (adequacy of income, quality of housing, and neighborhood safety) met on 10-year mortality rates. Results. After control for age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, education, income, and cognitive and functional status at baseline, perceived inadequacy in having one's basic needs met was shown to be a significant predictor of mortality (P

Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2003.035576

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