Elder self-neglect and abuse associated with increased risk of death

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 04:42 in Psychology & Sociology

Elderly individuals who have a report of self-neglect or abuse submitted to a social service agency have an associated increased risk of death, according to a study in the 5 August issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights...

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