Depressive symptoms as arisk factor for disabling back pain in community-dwelling older persons
Article Abstract:
Prospective cohort study is conducted to determine the presence of depressive symptoms in an independent risk factor for disabling back pain. Results indicate that the presence of depressive symptoms is a strong and highly prevalent risk factor for the occurrence of disabling back pain in community-dwelling persons.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Research, Risk factors, Backache, Back pain, Depression in old age, Geriatric depression, Old age
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Multimorbidity and survival in older persons with colorectal cancer
Article Abstract:
The effects of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and colorectal cancer, on mortality of elderly are presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Complications and side effects, Chronic diseases, Colorectal cancer
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, United States
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