Résumé :
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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS DHlD8R0x. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. We sought to determine change in the prevalence of functional limitations and physical disability among the community-dwelling elderly population across 3 decades. Methods. We studied original participants of the Framingham Heart Study, aged 79 to 88 years, at examination 15 (1977-1979 ; 177 women, 103 men), examination 20 (1988-1990 ; 159 women, 98 men) and examination 25 (1997-1999 ; 174 women, 119 men). Self-reported functional limitation was defined using the Nagi scale, and physical disability was defined using the Rosow-Breslau and Katz scales. Results. Functional limitations declined across examinations from 74.6% to 60.5% to 37.9% (P<. among women and from to men. physical disability declined improvements in functional limitations were greater examination whereas for function constant across the examinations conclusions. community-dwelling elders prevalence of significantly both men this may part be due technological devices used maintain independence. further work is needed identify underlining causes decline so preventative measures can established that promote independence elderly population.>
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