Citation

Weinberger M, Darnell JC, Tierney WM, Martz BL, Hiner SL, Barker J, Neill PJ. Am. J. Public Health 1986; 76(4): 457-459.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, American Public Health Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3953926

PMCID

PMC1646513

Abstract

We assessed the validity of self-rated health in a one-year prospective study of 155 elderly public housing tenants. Compared to studies of elderly community residents, tenants had poorer self-rated health, and higher hospital admission and nursing home placement rates. Poor self-rated health was a risk factor for both outcomes. We conclude that self-rated health may be useful in identifying persons at increased risk for hospital admission and nursing home placement.

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