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Visual estimation of biological age of elderly subjects: good interrater agreement
Author(s)Marcel G M Olde Rikkert
Journal titleGerontology, vol 45, no 3, May/June 1999
Pagespp 165-167
KeywordsBiological ageing ; Age groups [elderly] ; Geriatricians ; Netherlands.
AnnotationVisual estimation of age can be used as a measure of biological age (BA) and has become useful in predicting life expectancy. In a prospective controlled study, four experienced geriatricians estimated the BA of 43 older subjects during a short standardised interview, using a checklist of age-associated changes in appearance, communication and mobility. Results showed that visual estimation of BA had a good interrater agreement, and therefore should be part of geriatric assessment. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-990723214 A
ClassmarkBH: BB: QT4: 76H

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