title: [Disablement and needs among the elderly of several population groups in Switzerland (author's transl)].
abstract: A preliminary communication is made about an epidemiolocial survey in Switzerland concerning the habits and problems of several groups of elderly under different life conditions. Special interest is given as well the aspects of health and competence in the activities of daily life as the question of disablement and need for personal aid.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005853:Geriatrics; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012494:Sampling Studies; D013557:Switzerland
vernacular_title: Erhebung über Behinderungen und Bedürfnisse der Betagten in der Schweiz.