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Widowhood, Health Status, and the Use of Health Services by Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional and Prospective Approach
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Widowhood, Health Status, and the Use of Health Services by Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional and Prospective Approach

Fredric Wolinsky and Robert Johnson
Journal of gerontology (Kirkwood), Vol.47(1), pp.S8-S16
01/01/1992
DOI: 10.1093/geronj/47.1.S8
PMID: 1730865

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Abstract

The relationship between widowhood, health status and the use of health services was examined. It was discovered that being widowed significantly increased the likelihood of being placed in a nursing home.
Health Health care Nursing homes Older people Social research Widows & widowers

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