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THE SWEDISH CENTENARIAN STUDY: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF FIVE CONSECUTIVE COHORTS AT THE AGE OF 100.

Authors :
Samuelson, S.-M.
Alfredson, B. Bauer
Hagberg, B.
Samuelsson, G.
Nordbeck, B.
Brun, A.
Gustafson, L.
Risberg, J.
Source :
International Journal of Aging & Human Development. 1997, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p223. 32p. 2 Diagrams, 5 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Reports on a study about centenarians in Sweden. Purpose, which was to describe the population from physical, social and psychological points of view as well as to characterize centenarians with various health conditions and diverse degrees of autonomy and life satisfaction, and to identify factors which predict future survival; Methods; Results; Conclusion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00914150
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3265858