Self-rated health is associated with subsequent functional decline among older adults in Japan
International PsychogeriatricsPublished 31 May 2017Open access
Mayumi Hirosaki, Kiyohito Okumiya, Taizo Wada, Masayuki Ishine, Ryota Sakamoto, Yasuko Ishimoto
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SRH could be a simple assessment tool for predicting the loss or maintenance of functional ability in community-dwelling older adults and positive self-evaluation might be useful to maintain an active lifestyle and stay healthy.
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SRH was an independent predictor of functional decline. SRH could be a simple assessment tool for predicting the loss or maintenance of functional ability in community-dwelling older adults. Positive self-evaluation might be useful to maintain an active lifestyle and stay healthy.
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