Mortality prediction with a single general self-rated health question. A meta-analysis.

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Health planners and policy makers are increasingly asking for a feasible method to identify vulnerable persons with the greatest health needs. We conducted a systematic review of the association between a single item assessing general self-rated health (GSRH) and mortality.

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PubMed ID:: 16336622

PMC ID:: 1828094

DOI:: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2005.00291.x

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