Self-rated health and associated factors among older South Africans: evidence from the study on global ageing and adult health

• Main Authors: Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya (Author), Karl Peltzer (Author), Witness Chirinda (Author), Zamakayise Kose (Author), Ebrahim Hoosain (Author), Shandir Ramlagan (Author), Cily Tabane (Author), Adlai Davids (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Population ageing has become significant in South African society, increasing the need to improve understandings of health and well-being among the aged. Objective: To describe the self-reported ratings of overall health and functioning, and to identify factors associated with self-rated...