Concordance of Chronic Conditions in Older Mexican American Couples

Introduction There is substantial evidence that marriage is beneficial to health, but evidence on whether the health status of one spouse is similar, or concordant, with the other spouse is limited. This study assessed whether a chronic condition of one spouse is a risk factor for the same chronic...

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Main Authors: Jim P. Stimpson, PhD, M. Kristen Peek, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-07-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/jul/04_0144.htm