Disabled life expectancy with and without stroke: a 10-year Japanese prospective cohort study

ConclusionOlder adults who have experienced a stroke could experience a shorter total life expectancy, shorter disability-free life expectancy, and longer disabled life expectancy than those who have not experienced a stroke. These results can inform policymakers and rehabilitation practitioners on stroke survivor long-term care needs and their post-stroke health status.

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Source: Quality of Life Research - October 21, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research