Impact of functional determinants on 5.5-year mortality in Amazon riparian elderly

• Main Authors: Tiago C. Antonini (Author), Jose A. de Paz (Author), Euler E. Ribeiro (Author), Elorídes Brito (Author), Kennya S. Mota (Author), Terezinha L. Silva (Author), Carlos Cristi-Monteiro (Author), Pedro V.C. Jung (Author), Ivana B.M. da Cruz (Author)
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• Published: Pan American Health Organization.
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ABSTRACT Objective To ascertain whether modifiable physical performance-based measurements predicted 5.5-year mortality in a riparian elderly cohort in the Amazon rainforest region. Methods A longitudinal study evaluating the impact of functional determinants on 5.5-year mortality in a riparian elde...