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Perception of unmet basic needs as a predictor of mortality among community-dwelling older adults

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  • Blazer, D.G.
  • Sachs-Ericsson, N.
  • Hybels, C.F.

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Objectives. We sought to determine whether, among older adults (>65 years), a perception that their basic needs are not being met increased mortality risk and whether this risk varied by race/ethnicity. Methods. We used Cox proportional hazards modeling to estimate the effect of perceived inadequacy in having one's basic needs (adequacy of income, quality of housing, and neighborhood safety) met on 10-year mortality rates. Results. After control for age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, education, income, and cognitive and functional status at baseline, perceived inadequacy in having one's basic needs met was shown to be a significant predictor of mortality (P

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  • Blazer, D.G. & Sachs-Ericsson, N. & Hybels, C.F., 2005. "Perception of unmet basic needs as a predictor of mortality among community-dwelling older adults," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(2), pages 299-304.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2003.035576_8
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2003.035576
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