Abstract
The health status of 217 elderly men living in a neighbourhood of West Jerusalem was studied. Subjective good health was manifested by 47% of the population. However the coefficient of agreement with the doctor's appraisal of health was only 22%. Among the most prevalent disorders found, were cardiovascular diseases and symptoms of prostatic hypertrophy. A quarter of the men were impaired in their functional capacity. The elderly aged 75 and more were found the most affected. Dissatisfaction with life situation was found in 13% of the population. High use of medical services was reported.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 345-354 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Public Health |
| Volume | 96 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1982 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health