Trajectories and determinants of ageing in Portugal: insights from EpiDoC, a nationwide population-based cohort

Abstract Introduction The population in Portugal is ageing due to increased life expectancy and reduced fertility rates. We aimed to estimate the health trajectories of Portuguese older adults (60 + years old) in a 10-year period and to assess associated sociodemographic, lifestyle factors and multi...

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Main Authors: David G. Lopes, Nuno Mendonça, Ana Rita Henriques, Jaime Branco, Helena Canhão, Ana M Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16370-8