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The effects of specific medical conditions on the functional limitations of elders in the Framingham Study.

American Journal of Public Health · 1994 · Vol. 84(3) · pp. 351–358

Abstract

In general, stroke, depressive symptomatology, hip fracture, knee osteoarthritis, and heart disease account for more physical disability in noninstitutionalized elderly men and women than other diseases.

Hip and Femur FracturesBone health and osteoporosis researchPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesMedicineFramingham Heart StudyHeart failureStroke (engine)ComorbidityHip fracturePhysical therapyCohortOsteoarthritisFramingham Risk Score

MeSH terms

Activities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleDisabled PersonsPersons with DisabilitiesHumansMaleCohort StudiesComorbidity

Funding

  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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