Impact of functional determinants on 5.5-year mortality in Amazon riparian elderly

ABSTRACT Objective To ascertain whether modifiable physical performance–based measurements predicted 5.5-year mortality in a riparian elderly cohort in the Amazon rainforest region. Methods A longitudinal study evaluating the impact of functional determinants on 5.5-year mortality in a riparian el...

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Main Authors: Tiago C. Antonini, Jose A. de Paz, Euler E. Ribeiro, Elorídes Brito, Kennya S. Mota, Terezinha L. Silva, Carlos Cristi-Monteiro, Pedro V.C. Jung, Ivana B.M. da Cruz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan American Health Organization
Series:Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
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Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1020-49892016000700009&lng=en&tlng=en