Changes in Self-Assessment of health: Comparison of Self-Perception and Self-Ratings score measures among Young-Old persons

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 65-88

  Choi, Namkee G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

Author keywords

ADLs; Chronic illnesses; Self perception of change; Self ratings of health

Indexed keywords

EID: 84937381983     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083v37n01_05     Document Type: Article

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