Multi-morbidity, functional limitations, and self-rated health among older adults in India: Cross-sectional analysis of LASI pilot survey, 2010

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  Arokiasamy, Perianayagam ^a   Uttamacharya, ^a   Jain, Kshipra ^a  

^a INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION SCIENCES   (India)

Author keywords

ADL; Chronic diseases; Multi morbidity; Older adults; Self rated health

Indexed keywords

EID: 84927740653     PISSN: None     EISSN: 21582440     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/2158244015571640     Document Type: Article

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