Health practices and incident disability among the elderly

L.G. Branch

American Journal of Public Health, 1985, vol. 75, issue 12, 1436-1439

Abstract: This investigation examines the relationships between certain personal health practices and point-incident physical limitations over a five-year period among initially physically robust elders living in the communities. Slowed down physical activites (for elderly women) and a history of cigarette smoking (for elderly men) achieved associations with subsequent physical limitations; no firm associations between current lifestyle practices and onset of disability could be demonstrated.

Date: 1985
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