Socioeconomic status and hospitalization in the very old: a retrospective study

• Main Authors: Belleudi Valeria (Author), Forastiere Francesco (Author), Ancona Carla (Author), Antonelli-Incalzi Raffaele (Author), Corsonello Andrea (Author), Perucci Carlo A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Socioeconomic status could affect the demand for hospital care. The aim of the present study was to assess the role of age, socioeconomic status and comorbidity on acute hospital admissions among elderly.</p> <p>Methods&l...