Search Results - "Markides, K S"

Neighbourhood composition and depressive symptoms among older Mexican Americans by Ostir, G V, Eschbach, K, Markides, K S, Goodwin, J S

“…Study objective: Research suggests that economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods confer an increased risk of depression to their residents. Little research…”
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Life Expectancy in Pre-Frail and Frail States with and without Disability: 18-Years of Follow-Up Data from the HEPESE Study Using the Markov Chain Method by Al Snih, Soham, Chen, N.-W, Chou, L.-N, Markides, K. S, Ottenbacher, K. J

“…We estimated the total life expectancy (TLE), frailty-free life expectancy (FFLE), frail life expectancy (FLE), pre-frail life expectancy (PFLE), and FLE with…”
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Lower extremity function and subsequent disability: consistency across studies, predictive models, and value of gait speed alone compared with the short physical performance battery by Guralnik, J M, Ferrucci, L, Pieper, C F, Leveille, S G, Markides, K S, Ostir, G V, Studenski, S, Berkman, L F, Wallace, R B

“…Although it has been demonstrated that physical performance measures predict incident disability in previously nondisabled older persons, the available data…”
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Frailty and incidence of activities of daily living disability among older Mexican Americans by Al Snih, Soham, Graham, James E, Ray, Laura A, Samper-Ternent, Rafael, Markides, Kyriakos S, Ottenbacher, Kenneth J

“…To examine the association between frailty status and incidence of disability among non-disabled older Mexican Americans. A 10-year prospective cohort study. A…”
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Emotional Well-Being Predicts Subsequent Functional Independence and Survival by Ostir, Glenn V., Markides, Kyriakos S., Black, Sandra A., Goodwin, James S.

“…OBJECTIVE: To determine whether positive affect has an independent effect on functional status, mobility, and survival in an older Mexican American sample…”
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Lower Body Functioning as a Predictor of Subsequent Disability Among Older Mexican Americans by Ostir, Glenn V., Markides, Kyriakos S., Black, Sandra A., Goodwin, James S.

“…Background. Disability measures among elderly non-Hispanic White populations have traditionally been associated with activities of daily living (ADLs) and…”
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Prevalence and social determinants of smoking in the adult Greek Cypriot population by Nicolaou, S A, Heraclides, A, Markides, K S, Charalambous, A

“…Smoking remains a major public health concern in Europe. In the current study, we investigate the prevalence and socioeconomic factors that contribute to…”
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Lower body function and mortality in Mexican American elderly people by Markides, K S, Black, S A, Ostir, G V, Angel, R J, Guralnik, J M, Lichtenstein, M

“…The purpose of this analysis was to examine the differential impact of performance-based and self-reported lower body measures on 2-year mortality in Mexican…”
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The use of herbal medicine by older Mexican Americans by Loera, J A, Black, S A, Markides, K S, Espino, D V, Goodwin, J S

“…Little is known about use of herbal medicines by older Mexican Americans. The objective of this study was to determine the characteristics among older Mexican…”
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Predictors of decline in MMSE scores among older Mexican Americans by Nguyen, Ha T, Black, Sandra A, Ray, Laura A, Espino, David V, Markides, Kyriakos S

“…The purpose of this analysis was to examine the association of sociodemographic variables and health-related conditions with 5-year declines in cognitive…”
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The interaction of cognitive and emotional status on subsequent physical functioning in older mexican americans: findings from the Hispanic established population for the epidemiologic study of the elderly by Raji, Mukaila A, Ostir, Glenn V, Markides, Kyriakos S, Goodwin, James S

“…Optimal mental health (cognitive and emotional functioning) is an important factor for maintaining physical function. This study investigated the effects of…”
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Correlates of Depressive Symptomatology among Older Community-Dwelling Mexican Americans: The Hispanic EPESE by Black, Sandra A., Markides, Kyriakos S., Miller, Todd Q.

“…Objectives. The prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated risk factors is described, using data from the Hispanic EPESE, the first large, representative…”
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Handgrip Strength and Cognitive Decline in Older Mexican Americans by Alfaro-Acha, Ana, Snih, Soham Al, Raji, Mukaila A., Kuo, Yong-Fang, Markides, Kyriakos S., Ottenbacher, Kenneth J.

“…Background. Cognitive decline and dementia are associated with disability and premature death in old age. We examined whether low handgrip strength predicts…”
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Measures of Lower Body Function and Risk of Mortality over 7 Years of Follow-up by Ostir, Glenn V., Kuo, Yong-Fang, Berges, Ivonne M., Markides, Kyriakos S., Ottenbacher, Kenneth J.

“…The study examined whether a test of walking speed provides similar predictive information on mortality risk as does a summary measure of lower body function…”
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Higher church attendance predicts lower fear of falling in older Mexican-Americans by Reyes-Ortiz, C. A., Ayele, H., Mulligan, T., Espino, D. V., Berges, I. M., Markides, K. S.

“…Several studies have shown that involvement in religious activity appears to benefit health. To estimate the association between church attendance and fear of…”
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The Association Between Chronic Diseases and Depressive Symptomatology in Older Mexican Americans by Black, Sandra A., Goodwin, James S., Markides, Kyriakos S.

“…Background. Among the elderly population, the risk for psychological distress increases with the number of chronic diseases and accompanying functional…”
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Religious Attendance and Psychological Well-Being in Mexican Americans: A Panel Analysis of Three-Generations Data by Levin, Jeffrey S., Markides, Kyriakos S., Ray, Laura A.

“…This study examined the effects of religious attendance on three dimensions of psychological well-being using panel data from a three-generations study of…”
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The prevalence and health burden of self-reported diabetes in older Mexican Americans: findings from the Hispanic established populations for epidemiologic studies of the elderly by Black, S A, Ray, L A, Markides, K S

“…The prevalence and health burden of self-reported adult-onset diabetes mellitus were examined in older Mexican Americans. Data from the Hispanic Established…”
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Acculturation and alcohol consumption in Puerto Rican, Cuban-American, and Mexican-American women in the United States by Black, S.A. (University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston), Markides, K.S

“…Data from the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used to examine the influence of acculturation on alcohol consumption among Puerto Rican,…”
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New-onset incontinence and markers of frailty: data from the Hispanic Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly by Miles, T P, Palmer, R F, Espino, D V, Mouton, C P, Lichtenstein, M J, Markides, K S

“…Urinary incontinence in older adults has many distinct etiologies and is associated with lower self-reported health. However, it is unclear whether the new…”
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