Physical health, depression and cognitive function as correlates of disability in an older Korean population

2005100 citationsJournal Article

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Jae‐Min Kim · Chonnam National University

Robert Stewart

Nick Glozier

Martin Prince

Sung‐Wan Kim · Chonnam National University

Sujin Yang · Chonnam National University

Il‐Seon Shin · Chonnam National University

Jin‐Sang Yoon · Chonnam National University

Abstract

Level of disability, as measured by the WHODAS II, was principally associated with physical health, depression and cognitive function, rather than socio-demographic factors.

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Frailty in Older Adults Health disparities and outcomes Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

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Published in: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Volume 20, Issue 2, pp. 160-167

DOI: 10.1002/gps.1266

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Physical health, depression and cognitive function as correlates of disability in an older Korean population

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