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Low level social engagement as a precursor of mortality among people in later life
Author(s)Kate Mary Bennett
Journal titleAge and Ageing, vol 31, no 3, May 2002
Pagespp 165-168
KeywordsEngagement ; Morale ; Death ; Correlation ; Longitudinal surveys ; Nottingham.
AnnotationAnalysis of data from the Nottingham Longitudinal Study of Activity and Ageing (NLSAA) indicates a low level of social engagement to be an important precursor of 8-year mortality. There were intermediate significant differences for social engagement, physical health and morale. Thus, levels of social engagement either have a direct effect on mortality, or represent hidden health problems, acting as a marker for later ill health. Social engagement may also have a role in intermediate declines in physical health and morale. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020530205 A
ClassmarkDN: DQ: CW: 49: 3J: 8NTF

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