| Literature DB >> 3953926 |
M Weinberger, J C Darnell, W M Tierney, B L Martz, S L Hiner, J Barker, P J Neill.
Abstract
We assessed the validity of self-rated health in a one-year prospective study of 155 elderly public housing tenants. Compared to studies of elderly community residents, tenants had poorer self-rated health, and higher hospital admission and nursing home placement rates. Poor self-rated health was a risk factor for both outcomes. We conclude that self-rated health may be useful in identifying persons at increased risk for hospital admission and nursing home placement.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3953926 PMCID: PMC1646513 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.76.4.457
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Public Health ISSN: 0090-0036 Impact factor: 9.308