BACKGROUND: There is limited information about the clustering of health behaviors in
older people. PURPOSE: This study aims to examine clustering of smoking, low levels of …

Background This study examines the mortality risk associated with distinct combinations of
multiple risk behaviors in middle-aged and older adults, and assesses whether the mortality …

Objectives. To provide a broad overview of the role of the individual, the physical
environment, and the social environment on health and functioning in older adults (65 and …

OBJECTIVES: To test whether early‐life factors (education, height, father's social position)
and midlife social, behavioral, and psychosocial factors were associated with entering older …

Objective: This study investigated the prevalence and clustering of four common lifestyle risk
factors—cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol drinking, physical inactivity, and low consumption …

Purpose To evaluate the effects of a community-based educational program designed to
promote health by enhancing older adults' mastery while decreasing loneliness and stress …

Objectives. The authors used a large population-based survey to examine changes from
1990 to 2000 in age distribution by sex and race or ethnicity, to estimate both state-specific …

Objectives: To examine associations between drinking patterns, medical conditions, and
behavioral health risks among older adults. Methods: Analyses compared survey …

" OBJECTIVE: This report highlights the health characteristics of four age groups of older
adults-55-64 years, 65-74 years, 75-84 years, and 85 years and over-providing estimates by …

A sample of 172 community-resident older adults (aged 64-96) were interviewed to
investigate correlates of their preventively oriented, health-related practices. Four health …