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Silke Kern
Public Health
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The Capability Approach in Epidemiological Studies
Population epidemiology is the science that deals with disorders and certain conditions at the population level, i.e. at the macro-level. In contrast to experimental studies, the scientist in epidemiology cann...
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Open AccessDementia remains the major predictor of death among octogenarians. A study of two population cohorts of 85-year-olds examined 22 years apart
Dementia is the major predictor of death in old age. The aim of this paper was to determine whether 8-year mortality among 85-year olds with and without dementia, and if the contribution of dementia to mortali...
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Open AccessThe Gothenburg H70 Birth cohort study 2014–16: design, methods and study population
To improve health care for older persons, we need to learn more about ageing, e.g. identify protective factors and early markers for diseases. The Gothenburg H70 Birth Cohort Studies (the H70 studies) are mult...
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Open AccessTrends in the incidence of dementia: design and methods in the Alzheimer Cohorts Consortium
Several studies have reported a decline in incidence of dementia which may have large implications for the projected burden of disease, and provide important guidance to preventive efforts. However, reports ar...
