Concentrated disadvantage and functional disability: a longitudinal neighbourhood analysis in 100 US cities

Conclusion Local neighbourhood economic conditions are significantly associated with functional disability among relatively young populations of males and females. Exposure to neighbourhood disadvantage and deprivation may accelerate disablement processes and shift the age curve of disability risk.

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Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Semenza, D., Silver, I., Stansfield, R., Boen, C. Tags: Original research Source Type: research