The epidemiology of dependency among urban-dwelling older people in the Dominican Republic; a cross-sectional survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Demographic ageing, and the health transition will soon lead to large increases in the number of dependent older people in low and middle income countries. Despite its importance, this topic has not previously been studied.</p>...

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Main Authors: Ferri Cleusa P, Rodríguez Guillermina, Rottbeck Ruth, Acosta Daisy, Prince Martin J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/285