Health and disease in 85 year olds: baseline findings from the Newcastle 85+ cohort study

Collerton et al determine the health status among 85 year olds. Results show that despite significant levels of disease and impairment, 85 year olds have good functional ability and self rated health. People aged 85 and older (oldest old) are the fastest growing group in many countries but their hea...

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Published in:BMJ 2010, Vol.340 (7737), p.c2972
Main Authors: Collerton, Joanna, Davies, Karen, Jagger, Carol, Kingston, Andrew, Bond, John, Eccles, Martin P, Robinson, Louise A, Martin-Ruiz, Carmen, von Zglinicki, Thomas, James, Oliver F W, Kirkwood, Thomas B L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease
Geriatrics
Gerontology
Older people
Personal health
Studies
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Summary:Collerton et al determine the health status among 85 year olds. Results show that despite significant levels of disease and impairment, 85 year olds have good functional ability and self rated health. People aged 85 and older (oldest old) are the fastest growing group in many countries but their health and factors influencing their health trajectories need better description. Among 85 year olds levels of self rated health and functional ability were good, despite substantial levels of disease and impairment.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.c2972