Are Functional and Activity Limitations Becoming More Prevalent among 55 to 69-Year-Olds in the United States?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examines changes in functional and activity limitations 1998-2012 for individuals 55-69.

Methods

Logistic models are used to estimate trends in limitations in vision, hearing, physical and cognitive functioning, IADLs, and ADLs. Additional models assess the extent to which trends are associated with and differ by education, smoking, and BMI.

Results

Changes in prevalence of limitations in vision, hearing, cognitive functioning, and ADLs are not statistically significant. Limitations in physical functioning declined by 0.37% per year. IADL limitations increased by 1.33% per year, but most of the increase occurred between 2008 and 2010/2012, and are associated with economic hardship during the Great Recession. Increases in education are especially

SUBMITTER: Choi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5082687 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature