An evaluation of lower-body functional limitations among long-term survivors of 11 different types of cancers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The authors examined potential reasons (sociodemographics, psychologic distress, health behavior, chronic health conditions, access to medical care) for increased prevalence of lower-body functional limitations among long-term (> or =5 years) cancer survivors.

Methods

The authors used National Health Interview Survey data from 2005 through 2007, and defined lower-body functional limitation as reporting difficulty/inability to perform at least 1 of 5 activities (walking approximately one-quarter of a mile; walking up and down 10 steps without rest; standing for 2 hours; stooping, crouching, or kneeling; and lifting 10 lbs). Increased prevalence of lower-body functional limitations was compared between long-term survivors of each of 11 cancer types reported by > or

SUBMITTER: Schootman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2791371 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature