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June 1985 (Volume 63)
Quarterly Article
Joan C. Cornoni-Huntley
Daniel J. Foley
Lon R. White
Richard Suzman
Lisa F. Berkman
Denis A. Evans
Robert B. Wallace
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Little is known about the health problems of the fastest-growing segment of the population. Three major community-based studies present prevalence information on physical and mental disabilities among the oldest old. These data also illustrate the limitations of interpretations in cross-sectional studies, and emphasize the value of prospective investigations of populations aged 85 and older. Although more costly and time-consuming, such prospective longitudinal studies are indispensable to sound policy planning.
Author(s): Joan C. Cornoni-Huntley; Daniel J. Foley; Lon R. White; Richard Suzman; Lisa F. Berkman; Denis A. Evans; Robert B. Wallace
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Volume 63, Issue 2 (pages 350–376) Published in 1985
