The Social Vulnerability Index, Mortality and Disability in Mexican Middle-Aged and Older Adults

The Social Vulnerability Index, Mortality and Disability in Mexican Middle-Aged and Older Adults

The social vulnerability index (SVI) independently predicts mortality and others adverse outcomes across different populations. There is no evidence that the SVI can predict adverse outcomes in individuals living in countries with high social vulnerability such as Latin America. The aim of this stud...

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Main Authors: Natalia Sánchez-Garrido, Sara G. Aguilar-Navarro, José Alberto Ávila-Funes, Olga Theou, Melissa Andrew, Mario Ulises Pérez-Zepeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
disability
frailty
geriatric epidemiology
social determinants of health
social vulnerability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/6/1/24

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