Disparities in the Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Older Immigrants in the USA: a Systematic Review of the Literature.

Manka NkimbengJoycelyn CudjoeRuth-Alma Turkson-OcranYvonne Commodore-MensahRoland J ThorpeSarah L Szanton

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2019)

Disability prevalence was generally lower in Asian immigrants compared to Hispanic/Latino immigrants. Identification of the precise rates and factors associated with disability in older immigrants can inform health interventions for this population.

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