A comparison of perceived uselessness between centenarians and non-centenarians in China

TitleA comparison of perceived uselessness between centenarians and non-centenarians in China
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsZhao, Y, Fu, H, Guo, A, Qiu, L, Cheung, KSL, Wu, B, Jopp, D, Gu, D
JournalBMC Geriatrics
Volume18
Number1
Pagination251
ISSN1471-2318
Keywordswww
Abstract

Self-perceived uselessness is associated with poorer health in older adults. However, it is unclear whether there is a difference in self-perceived uselessness between centenarians and non-centenarians, and if so, which factors contributed to the difference.

DOI10.1186/s12877-018-0944-7