Development and Validation of a Prognostic Index for 4-Year Mortality in Older Adults
JAMAPublished 14 February 2006
Sei J. Lee
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This prognostic index, incorporating age, sex, self-reported comorbid conditions, and functional measures, accurately stratifies community-dwelling older adults into groups at varying risk of mortality.
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This prognostic index, incorporating age, sex, self-reported comorbid conditions, and functional measures, accurately stratifies community-dwelling older adults into groups at varying risk of mortality.
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