Self-reported activities of daily living, health and quality of life among older adults in South Africa and Uganda: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Difficulties in performing the activities of daily living (ADL) are common among middle-aged and older adults. Inability to perform the basic tasks as well as increased healthcare expenditure and dependence on care can have debilitating effects on health and quality of life. The...

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Main Authors: Sanni Yaya, Dina Idriss-Wheeler, N’doh Ashken Sanogo, Maude Vezina, Ghose Bishwajit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01809-z