Correlates of the incidence of disability and mortality among older adult Brazilians with and without diabetes mellitus and stroke

Correlates of the incidence of disability and mortality among older adult Brazilians with and without diabetes mellitus and stroke

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The combined effect of diabetes and stroke on disability and mortality remains largely unexplored in Brazil and Latin America. Previous studies have been based primarily on data from developed countries. This study addresses the empi...

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Main Authors: Andrade Flávia Cristina, Guevara Pilar, Lebrão Maria, de Oliveira Duarte Yeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Diabetes
Stroke
Disability
Mortality
Brazil
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/361

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