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Editrice Kurtis, Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 4(17), p. 297-305

DOI: 10.1007/bf03324614

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Change in serum albumin and subsequent decline in functional status in older persons

Journal article published in 2005 by Bianca W. M. Schalk, Marjolein de Visser ORCID, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Henk Baadenhuijsen, Lex M. Bouter, Dorly J. H. Deeg
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: This study examines whether a three-year change in serum albumin concentration is associated with subsequent decline in functional status in older persons. METHODS: A total of 588 participants from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam aged 65-85 years were followed for six years. The three-year change in serum albumin was classified in four groups: chronic low (