The burden of functional disabilities for middle-aged and older adults in the United States

Year of Publication
2019
Author
Journal
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
Volume
23
Issue
2
Number of Pages
172-174
ISSN Number
1279-7707
Abstract

Understanding the role of functional capacity on longevity is important as the population in the United States ages. The purpose of this study was to determine the burden of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and activities of daily living (ADL) disabilities for a nationally-representative sample of middle-aged and older adults in the United States.

DOI
10.1007/s12603-018-1133-2
Short Title
J Nutr Health Aging
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