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Incidence of and predictors for chronic disability in activities of daily living among older people in Taiwan
Author(s)Shwu Chong Wu, Szu-Yun Leu, Chung-Yi Li
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 47, no 9, September 1999
Pagespp 1072-1086
KeywordsSelf care capacity ; Mobility ; Exercise ; Physical disabilities ; Living in the community ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Taiwan.
AnnotationIncreasing the number of years of disability-free life and reducing the proportion of older people with disability in activities of daily living (ADL) are considered major health objectives for the older population. This study estimated the incidence of chronic ADL disability and analysed the sociodemographic, health status, adverse lifestyle, and leisure-time physical activity predictors for chronic ADL disability in a cohort of 1321 community-dwelling ADL-intact older people in Taiwan. During the 3-year study period, 11% developed chronic ADL disability, 4.4% were lost to follow-up, and 6.3% died. Multiple hazard regression analysis showed that individuals aged 70 to 79 years or older than age 80 had increased risk of ADL disability, compared with younger subjects. Risk of chronic ADL disability was inversely associated with regular exercise. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-991210007 A
ClassmarkCA: C4: CEA: BN: K4: F: 7DP

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