Disability trajectories prior to death for ten leading causes of death among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan
Abstract Background Prolonged life expectancy is associated with increased prevalence of chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the different disability trajectories for the top ten leading causes of death in Taiwan . Methods A total of 2,431 participants aged 50–96 in 1996 from th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02300-z |