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Happy life expectancy among older adults: differences by sex and functional limitations

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate if the happy life expectancy in older adults differs according to sex and functional limitations. METHODS: Life expectancy was estimated by Chiang method, and happy life expectancy was estimated by Sullivan method, combining mortality data with the prevalence of happiness. The...

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Autores principales: Lima, Margareth G, Belon, Ana Paula, Barros, Marilisa BA
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5117521/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27849296
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1518-8787.2016050006727