Journal article
Gender-differences in disease distribution and outcome in hospitalized elderly: Data from the REPOSI study
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Women live longer and outnumber men. On the other hand, older women develop more chronic diseases and conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and depression, leading to a greater number of years of living with disabilities. The aim of this study was to describe whether or not there are gender differences in the demographic profile, disease distribution and outcome in a population of hospitalized elderly people.
Authors
Corrao S; Santalucia P; Argano C; Djade CD; Barone E; Tettamanti M; Pasina L; Franchi C; Eldin TK; Marengoni A
Journal
European Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol. 25, No. 7, pp. 617–623
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
9 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.ejim.2014.06.027
ISSN
0953-6205