Open AccessScreening recommendations for the elderly.
Author(s) -
Mark H. Beers,
Arlène Fink,
John C. Beck
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.81.9.1131
Subject(s) - medicine , public health , family medicine , geriatrics , presbycusis , medline , health care , gerontology , hearing loss , nursing , psychiatry , political science , economics , law , audiology , economic growth
Studies have documented the potential contributions of preventive health care programs. Yet little is known about which screening tests should be included in public health programs for older persons. This study offers recommendations regarding these tests.