Title | Self-reported activity limitations among the population aged 20-79 in Estonia: a cross-sectional study. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Altmets, Katre, Allan Puur, Anneli Uusküla, Astrid Saava, Luule Sakkeus, and Kalev Katus |
Journal | European journal of public health |
Volume | 21 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 49-55 |
Date Published | 2011 Feb |
ISSN | 1464-360X |
Keywords | Activities of Daily Living, Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Chronic Disease, Cross-Sectional Studies, Estonia, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Mobility Limitation, Prevalence, Self Report, Sex Factors, Socioeconomic Factors |
Abstract | Along with population ageing, limitations in activities of daily living constitute a rising health-related burden in demographically advanced countries. The present study aims to assess the prevalence of self-reported activity limitations derived from chronic conditions and social variation of limitations in the subgroups of the population aged 20-79 years in Estonia. |
Alternate Journal | Eur J Public Health |