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Background: Research on mortality at the population level has been severely restricted by an absence of linked death registration and survey data in Ireland.
Mark Ward +6 more
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Background: The frailty index (FI) is based on accumulation of health deficits. FI cut-offs define non-frail, prefrail and frail states. We described transitions of FI states in The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA).
Roman Romero-Ortuno +4 more
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1970 British Cohort Study: Age 29, Sweep 6, 1999-2000
copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The 1970 British Cohort Study (BCS70) is a longitudinal birth cohort study, following a nationally representative sample of over 17,000 people born in England, Scotland and Wales in ...
University of London, Institute of Education, Centre for Longitudinal Studies
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Background: Research on mortality at the population level has been severely restricted by an absence of linked death registration and survey data in Ireland.
Mark Ward +6 more
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Objectives We aimed to replicate existing international (US and UK) mortality indices using Irish data. We developed and validated a four-year mortality index for adults aged 50 + in Ireland and compared performance with these international indices.
Soraya Matthews +5 more
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Background Impaired orthostatic blood pressure (BP) stabilization is highly prevalent in older adults and is a predictor of end‐organ injury, falls, and mortality.
Mark Canney +6 more
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Age-related sensory decline impacts cognitive performance and exposes individuals to a greater risk of cognitive decline. Integration across the senses also changes with age, yet the link between multisensory perception and cognitive ageing is poorly ...
Rebecca J. Hirst +4 more
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Sustained multisensory integration over long inter-stimulus time delays is typically found in older adults, particularly those with a history of falls.
Alan O’Dowd +5 more
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Longitudinal validity of spirometers - a challenge in longitudinal studies
Pulmonary function testing (PFT) in longitudinal studies involves the repeated use of spirometers over long time periods. We assess the comparability of PFT results taken under biologic field conditions using thirteen certified devices of various technology and age. Comparability of measurements across devices and over time is relevant both in clinical
Künzli, N. +8 more
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Background Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Many of these diseases have modifiable risk factors, including physical activity and sleep, and may be preventable.
Belinda Hernández +5 more
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