Two-year follow-up study of elderly residents in S. Paulo, Brazil: methodology and preliminary results

• Main Authors: Ramos Luiz R. (Author), Toniolo N. João (Author), Cendoroglo Maysa S. (Author), Garcia Jacqueline T. (Author), Najas Myrian S. (Author), Perracini Monica (Author), Paola Cristina R. (Author), Santos Fania C. (Author), Bilton Tereza (Author), Ebel Simone J. (Author), Macedo Maria B. M. (Author), Almada F. Clineu M. (Author), Nasri Fabio (Author), Miranda Roberto D. (Author), Gonçalves Marília (Author), Santos Ana L. P. (Author), Fraietta Renato (Author), Vivacqua N. Ismael (Author), Alves Marcia L. M. (Author), Tudisco Eliete S. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: Previous cross-sectional studies have shown a high prevalence of chronic disease and disability among the elderly. Given Brazil's rapid aging process and the obvious consequences of the growing number of old people with chronic diseases and associated disabilities for the provisio...