In:
American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, Vol. 95, No. 2 ( 2005-02), p. 299-304
Abstract:
Objectives. We sought to determine whether, among older adults ( 〉 65 years), a perception that their basic needs are not being met increased mortality risk and whether this risk varied by race/ethnicity. Methods. We used Cox proportional hazards modeling to estimate the effect of perceived inadequacy in having one’s basic needs (adequacy of income, quality of housing, and neighborhood safety) met on 10-year mortality rates. Results. After control for age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, education, income, and cognitive and functional status at baseline, perceived inadequacy in having one’s basic needs met was shown to be a significant predictor of mortality (P 〈 .0001), but no significant differences by race/ethnicity were observed. Conclusions. Perceived inadequacy in having one’s basic needs met predicted mortality during a 10-year follow-up among community-dwelling elderly persons.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0090-0036
,
1541-0048
DOI:
10.2105/AJPH.2003.035576
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Public Health Association
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2054583-6
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