Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and burden of morbidity associated with self-reported hearing and vision impairments in older British community-dwelling men: a cross-sectional study
Conclusions
Sensory impairment is associated with poor physical functioning, poor health and poor social interaction in older men. Further research is warranted on pathways underlying these associations.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Liljas, A. E. M., Wannamethee, S. G., Whincup, P. H., Papacosta, O., Walters, K., Iliffe, S., Lennon, L. T., Carvalho, L. A., Ramsay, S. E. Tags: Wider determinants (online only) Source Type: research
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