Abstract Background In Brazil, a rapidly aging country suffering from large inequalities, the
study of the quality of life (QOL) of aged people is important for the future health. The aim of …

Background Self-reported health is a widely used measure of health status across
individuals. As the ageing population increases, the health of the elderly also becomes of …

Background Following years of out-of-pocket payment for healthcare, some countries in
Africa including Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda have instituted social health protection …

Introduction In high-income countries, the self-rated health (SRH) item is used in health
surveys to capture the population's general health because of its simplicity and satisfactory …

Background. Lack of adherence to dietary and physical activity guidelines has been linked
to an increase in chronic diseases in the United States (US). The aim of this study was to …

Background Functional difficulty assessment has been proven as a key factor in the health
evaluation of adults. Previous studies have shown a reduction in health and functional …

Background Health-related quality of life is a crucial outcome for the chronic kidney disease
population, the Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL) questionnaire is commonly used as …

This study aims to examine differences in cognitive impairment and mobility disability
between older men and women in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and to assess the extent to …

Introduction Although the relationship between mortality and self-rated health has been
demonstrated in sub-Saharan Africa, information in this area is rudimentary. In Senegal, no …

This article examines the meaning of health among middle‐aged and older adults in a rural
South African setting, where 72 percent of adults aged 40 and over are living with a major …