The Impact of Biological and Social Factors on Mortality in Older Adults Living in Rural Communities

Background: Information on factors that increase mortality in remote settings is limited. This study aims to estimate the independent and joint role of several factors on mortality risk among older adults living in rural Ecuador. Methods: Participants were selected from community-dwelling older adul...

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Main Authors:	Oscar H. Del Brutto (Author), Robertino M. Mera (Author), Denisse A. Rumbea (Author), Mark J. Sedler (Author)
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Published:	SAGE Publishing, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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