Epidemiology of disability in the oldest old: methodologic issues and preliminary findings.
Little is known about the health problems of the fastest-growing segment of the population. Three major community-based studies present prevalence information on physical and mental disabilities among the oldest old. These data also illustrate the limitations of interpretations in cross-sectional studies, and emphasize the value of prospective investigations of populations aged 85 and older. Although more costly and time-consuming, such prospective longitudinal studies are indispensable to sound policy planning.
Cornoni-Huntley
J C
JC
Foley
D J
DJ
White
L R
LR
Suzman
R
R
Berkman
L F
LF
Evans
D A
DA
Wallace
R B
RB
D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014481:United States