Life expectancy and active life expectancy by disability status in older U.S. adults.

Published in: PloS one (2020)

This study demonstrated that greater levels of disability adversely impact life expectancy, ALE, DFLE, and expected number of years with a disability among U.S. older adults. Understanding levels of disability, and how these may change over time, would enhance health care quality and planning services related to home care and housing in this community-dwelling population.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
multiple sclerosis
healthcare
physical activity
primary care
mental health
middle aged