Explanations of socioeconomic differences in changes in physical function in older adults: results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

• Main Authors: Penninx Brenda WJH (Author), Kempen Gertrudis IJM (Author), Broese van Groenou Marjolein I (Author), Bosma Hans (Author), Koster Annemarie (Author), van Eijk Jacques (Author), Deeg Dorly JH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study examines the association between socioeconomic status and changes in physical function in younger- (aged 55-70 years) and older-old (aged 70-85 years) adults and seeks to determine the relative contribution of diseases, be...