Sex disparities in the prevalence of physical function disabilities: a population-based study in a low-income community
Abstract Background Functional disability continues to be a significant public health problem that increases older adults’ vulnerability to experience a diminished quality of life, loss of independence, higher healthcare costs and health services utilization, and increased risks of mortality. Thus,...
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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/s12877-021-02362-z |