Trajectories and determinants of ageing in Portugal: insights from EpiDoC, a nationwide population-based cohort

• Main Authors: David G. Lopes (Author), Nuno Mendonça (Author), Ana Rita Henriques (Author), Jaime Branco (Author), Helena Canhão (Author), Ana M Rodrigues (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction The population in Portugal is ageing due to increased life expectancy and reduced fertility rates. We aimed to estimate the health trajectories of Portuguese older adults (60 + years old) in a 10-year period and to assess associated sociodemographic, lifestyle factors and multi...