Effect of body mass on future long-term care use
Abstract Background Obesity is a known predictor of disability and functional limitations, and, in turn, of health care use. In this study, we aim to explore whether obesity is also a significant risk factor for future long-term care use, overall and by type of care. Methods We use multinomial logis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01688-4 |