Age trajectories of disability in instrumental activities of daily living and disability-free life expectancy among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan: an 11-year longitudinal study

Abstract Background This study aims to identify the age trajectories of disability in instrumental activities of daily life (IADLs) over 11 years and their correlates, and to estimate disability-free life expectancy for identified trajectory groups in middle-aged and older adults. Methods We include...

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Main Authors: Wen-Ling Liao, Yu-Hung Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01939-4