The excess mortality risk of diabetes associated with functional decline in older adults: Results from a 7-year follow-up of a nationwide cohort in Taiwan

• Hauptverfasser: Li Chia-Lin (Verfasst von), Chang Hsing-Yi (Verfasst von), Shyu Yea-Ing L (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Schlagworte: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of functional decline in older adults. Few studies have investigated the contribution of functional decline to excess mortality risk in older people with diabetes. The aim of this study w...