illness perceptions and disability levels among older adults with chronic illness
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Illness Perceptions and Disability Levels among Older Adults with Chronic Illness
The world's population is ageing rapidly. Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's older adults is estimated to double from about 11% to 22%. In absolute terms, this is an expected increase from 605 million to 2 billion people over the age of 60. Older adults can encounter some specific physical and mental health drawbacks that require being treated efficiently (1). In Alge-ria, app...
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iranian journal of public healthجلد ۴۵، شماره ۵، صفحات ۷۱۰-۷۱۲
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