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- Title
The association of blood pressure and mortality differs by self-reported walking speed in older Latinos.
- Authors
Odden, Michelle C; Covinsky, Kenneth E; Neuhaus, John M; Mayeda, Elizabeth R; Peralta, Carmen A; Haan, Mary N
- Abstract
In some older adults, higher blood pressure (BP) is associated with a lower risk of mortality. We hypothesized that higher BP would be associated with greater mortality in high-functioning elders and lower mortality in elders with lower functional status.
- Publication
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2012, Vol 67, Issue 9, p977
- ISSN
1758-535X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/gerona/glr245