Disability Prior to Death Among the Oldest-Old in China.

ABSTRACT: Background:To estimate the prevalence of disability during the last 3 years prior to death among the oldest-old (≥80 years) in China. Methods:We used data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), a nationally representative study of the oldest-old in China. The analytic sample included 23,934 decedents who died between 1998 and 2014 and had at least one interview within the last 3 years of life. Disability was defined as being incontinent or needing assistance in performing one or more of five other essential activities (bathing, transferring, dressing, eating, and toileting). Results:About 57.8% (weighted) of the study decedents were female. The prevalence of disability increased modestly from 36 months to 24 months prior to death (20% to 23%), more rapidly from 24-

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6230206 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature