Lower-extremity functioning in older Mexican Americans and its association with medical problems
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Several medical conditions are associated with lower-extremity function in older Mexican Americans. Tests of standing balance, repeated chair stands and walking were given to 2,873 Mexican Americans. Those 80 and older, those with diabetes or arthritis and those with three or more medical conditions were more likely to have limited lower-extremity function. The link between diabetes is especially important since this disease is common in Mexican Americans.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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The influence of spiritual beliefs and practices on the treatment preferences of African Americans: a review of the literature
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Spiritual beliefs play an important role in the lives of African Americans and therefore can affect the treatments they choose at the end of life. Understanding the role of these beliefs and the effect thereof while treating the elderly African Americans is an important consideration that cannot be overlooked.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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