Self-rated health and associated factors among older South Africans: evidence from the study on global ageing and adult health

Background: Population ageing has become significant in South African society, increasing the need to improve understandings of health and well-being among the aged. Objective: To describe the self-reported ratings of overall health and functioning, and to identify factors associated with self-rated...

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Main Authors: Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Karl Peltzer, Witness Chirinda, Zamakayise Kose, Ebrahim Hoosain, Shandir Ramlagan, Cily Tabane, Adlai Davids
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-02-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/19880/pdf_1