Journal article
The Combined Effect of Cancer and Cardiometabolic Conditions on the Mortality Burden in Older Adults
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The number of older people living with cancer and cardiometabolic conditions is increasing, but little is known about how specific combinations of these conditions impact mortality.
METHODS: A total of 22,692 participants aged 65 years and older from four international cohorts were followed-up for mortality for an average of 10 years (8,596 deaths). Data were harmonized across cohorts and mutually exclusive groups of disease …
Authors
Raina P; Gilsing A; Freisling H; van den Heuvel E; Sohel N; Jenab M; Ferrari P; Tjønneland A; Benetou V; Picavet S
Journal
The Journals of Gerontology Series A, Vol. 74, No. 3, pp. 366–372
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
February 15, 2019
DOI
10.1093/gerona/gly053
ISSN
1079-5006