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Title: Incidence and Chronicity of Functional Impairments in Older Men
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Chirikos, Thomas N. Nestel, Gilbert |
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Incidence and Chronicity of Functional Impairments in Older Men Presented: Dallas, TX, 111th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 13-17, 1983 Cohort(s): Older Men Publisher: American Public Health Association Keyword(s): Health/Health Status/SF-12 Scale; Mortality Permission to reprint the abstract has not been received from the publisher. This study measures changes over a five year period in functional impairments in a representative sample of American men between 60-74 years of age and analyzes the impact of these changes on self- appraised health status, normal role function, mobility and self-sufficiency in personal care. The relationship between impairment status and survivorship is also investigated. The analysis shows that the functional capacity of older men is reduced as they age and that these diminutions increase the likelihood of reporting poor health, limitations in work activity, travel restrictions and assistance in activities of daily living. However, considerable evidence is also found that functional capacities are restored, with concomitant improvements in health and disability status. The chronicity or duration of functional impairments is called into question by this evidence. Finally, impairment status is found to be a strong predictor of mortality, suggesting that increasing life expectancy may substantially increase the number of disabled elderly needing medical and social service support. |
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Chirikos, Thomas N. and Gilbert Nestel. "Incidence and Chronicity of Functional Impairments in Older Men." Presented: Dallas, TX, 111th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 13-17, 1983. |