Epidemiology of Disability in the Oldest Old: Methodologic Issues and Preliminary Findings

Joan C. Cornoni-Huntley; Daniel J. Foley; Lon R. White; Richard Suzman; Lisa F. Berkman; Denis A. Evans; Robert B. Wallace

doi:10.2307/3349884

Journal article

Epidemiology of Disability in the Oldest Old: Methodologic Issues and Preliminary Findings

Joan C. Cornoni-Huntley, Daniel J. Foley, Lon R. White, Richard Suzman, Lisa F. Berkman, Denis A. Evans and Robert B. Wallace

Milbank Memorial Fund quarterly. Health and society, Vol.63(2), pp.350-376

04/01/1985

DOI: 10.2307/3349884

PMID: 3158841

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Abstract

Little is known about the health problems of the fastest-growing segment of the population. Three major community-based studies present prevalence information on physical and mental disabilities among the oldest old. These data also illustrate the limitations of interpretations in cross-sectional studies, and emphasize the value of prospective investigations of populations aged 85 and older. Although more costly and time-consuming, such prospective longitudinal studies are indispensable to sound policy planning.

Activities of daily living

Age groups

Communities

Disabilities

Disabled persons

Diseases

Epidemiology

Older adults

Physical disabilities

Population studies

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Title: Subtitle: Epidemiology of Disability in the Oldest Old: Methodologic Issues and Preliminary Findings
Creators: Joan C. Cornoni-Huntley
Daniel J. Foley
Lon R. White
Richard Suzman
Lisa F. Berkman
Denis A. Evans
Robert B. Wallace
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Milbank Memorial Fund quarterly. Health and society, Vol.63(2), pp.350-376
DOI: 10.2307/3349884
PMID: 3158841
NLM abbreviation: Milbank Mem Fund Q Health Soc
ISSN: 0160-1997
eISSN: 2832-4927
Publisher: MIT Press
Language: English
Date published: 04/01/1985
Academic Unit: Epidemiology; Injury Prevention Research Center; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984364414902771

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