Age patterns in medical care, illness, and disability

Gleeson, Geraldine A.

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Age patterns in medical care, illness, and disability

Published Date:

June 1966

Series:

Vital and health statistics. Series 10, Data from the National Health Survey ; no. 32 ; Public Health Service publication ; 1000, Series 10, no.32 ;

Language:

English

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Age patterns in medical care, illness, and disability

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Personal Authors:

Gleeson, Geraldine A.

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National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)

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Description:

Statistics on the use of medical services and the extent of illness and disability in the population by age, with emphasis on the health status of persons 65 years and older. Based on data collected in household interviews during the period July 1963- June 1965.

Document Type:

Journal Issue

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

Place as Subject:

United States

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