AJPH
HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK SEARCH:   [advanced]


     

American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 79, Issue 6 703-708, Copyright © 1989 by American Public Health Association

This Article
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow Submit a response
Right arrow purchase articles
Right arrow View Shopping Cart
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me when eLetters are posted
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Services
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrow reprints & permissions
Right arrow Get other permissions
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via HighWire
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Guralnik, J M
Right arrow Articles by Kaplan, G A
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by Guralnik, J M
Right arrow Articles by Kaplan, G A
Predictors of healthy aging: prospective evidence from the Alameda County study.

J M Guralnik and G A Kaplan

Demography and Biometry Program, National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, MD 20892.

Long-term predictors of high levels of physical functioning were examined in a representative sample of Alameda County, California residents followed from 1965 through 1984. The cohort investigated in this study was born between 1895 and 1919, with survivors being age 65 to 89 at the time of follow-up. A scale of physical functioning was developed from a comprehensive set of questionnaire items which assessed the full spectrum of physical functioning. Those scoring in the top 20 percent, defined as healthy aging, were compared to the remainder of the cohort, including those who died and those with lower levels of functioning at follow-up. After adjustment for age and functional status at baseline, the following variables were predictive of high functioning at follow-up 19 years later: race (those not Black), higher family income level, absence of hypertension, absence of arthritis, absence of back pain, being a non-smoker, having normal weight, and consuming moderate amounts of alcohol. Sex did not predict high function because of the counterbalancing effects of higher survival in females but greater likelihood of high functioning among surviving males.




This article has been cited by other articles:


Home page
 FocusHome page
C. A. Depp and D. V. Jeste
Definitions and Predictors of Successful Aging: A Comprehensive Review of Larger Quantitative Studies
Focus, January 1, 2009; 7(1): 137 - 150.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Am J EpidemiolHome page
A. S. Karlamangla, C. A. Sarkisian, D. M. Kado, H. Dedes, D. H. Liao, S. Kim, D. B. Reuben, G. A. Greendale, and A. A. Moore
Light to Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Disability: Variable Benefits by Health Status
Am. J. Epidemiol., January 1, 2009; 169(1): 96 - 104.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Arch Intern MedHome page
A. Y. Strandberg, T. E. Strandberg, K. Pitkala, V. V. Salomaa, R. S. Tilvis, and T. A. Miettinen
The Effect of Smoking in Midlife on Health-Related Quality of Life in Old Age: A 26-Year Prospective Study
Arch Intern Med, October 13, 2008; 168(18): 1968 - 1974.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social ScienceHome page
J. Liang, J. M. Bennett, B. A. Shaw, A. R. Quinones, W. Ye, X. Xu, and M. B. Ofstedal
Gender Differences in Functional Status in Middle and Older Age: Are There Any Age Variations?
J. Gerontol. B. Psychol. Sci. Soc. Sci., September 1, 2008; 63(5): S282 - S292.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
L. L. Bryant, J. Grigsby, C. Swenson, S. Scarbro, and J. Baxter
Chronic Pain Increases the Risk of Decreasing Physical Performance in Older Adults: The San Luis Valley Health and Aging Study
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., September 1, 2007; 62(9): 989 - 996.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 J. Epidemiol. Community HealthHome page
G. Turrell, J. W Lynch, C. Leite, T. Raghunathan, and G. A Kaplan
Socioeconomic disadvantage in childhood and across the life course and all-cause mortality and physical function in adulthood: evidence from the Alameda County Study
J Epidemiol Community Health, August 1, 2007; 61(8): 723 - 730.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
S. Stenholm, P. Sainio, T. Rantanen, S. Koskinen, A. Jula, M. Heliovaara, and A. Aromaa
High Body Mass Index and Physical Impairments as Predictors of Walking Limitation 22 Years Later in Adult Finns
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., August 1, 2007; 62(8): 859 - 865.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Int J EpidemiolHome page
G. A Kaplan, P. T Baltrus, and T. E Raghunathan
The shape of health to come: prospective study of the determinants of 30-year health trajectories in the Alameda County Study
Int. J. Epidemiol., June 1, 2007; 36(3): 542 - 548.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
P. B. Rapuri, J. C. Gallagher, and L. M. Smith
Smoking Is a Risk Factor for Decreased Physical Performance in Elderly Women
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., January 1, 2007; 62(1): 93 - 99.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Arch Intern MedHome page
T. E. Strandberg, A. Y. Strandberg, K. H. Pitkala, V. V. Salomaa, R. S. Tilvis, and T. A. Miettinen
Cardiovascular Risk in Midlife and Psychological Well-being Among Older Men.
Arch Intern Med, November 13, 2006; 166(20): 2266 - 2271.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Occup. Environ. Med.Home page
A Russo, G Onder, M Cesari, V Zamboni, C Barillaro, E Capoluongo, M Pahor, R Bernabei, and F Landi
Lifetime occupation and physical function: a prospective cohort study on persons aged 80 years and older living in a community.
Occup. Environ. Med., July 1, 2006; 63(7): 438 - 442.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 J. Epidemiol. Community HealthHome page
W. J Nusselder and A. Peeters
Successful aging: measuring the years lived with functional loss
J Epidemiol Community Health, May 1, 2006; 60(5): 448 - 455.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
M. C. Reid, C. S. Williams, and T. M. Gill
Back Pain and Decline in Lower Extremity Physical Function Among Community-Dwelling Older Persons
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., June 1, 2005; 60(6): 793 - 797.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Scand J Public HealthHome page
N. Stovring, K. Avlund, K. Schultz-Larsen, and M. Schroll
The cumulative effect of smoking at age 50, 60, and 70 on functional ability at age 75
Scand J Public Health, August 1, 2004; 32(4): 296 - 302.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
S. E. Furner, B. E. Giloth, L. Arguelles, T. P. Miles, and J. H. Goldberg
A Co-Twin Control Study of Physical Function in Elderly African American Women
J Aging Health, February 1, 2004; 16(1): 28 - 43.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Ann Rheum DisHome page
O Ethgen and J-Y Reginster
Degenerative musculoskeletal disease
Ann Rheum Dis, January 1, 2004; 63(1): 1 - 3.
[Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Am. J. Public HealthHome page
B. S. Rabin
HEALTHY AGING BEGINS WITH THE FETUS
Am J Public Health, August 1, 2003; 93(8): 1202 - 1202.
[Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 American Journal of Medical QualityHome page
V. M. Villa, N. D. Harada, D. Washington, and J. Damron-Rodriguez
The Health and Functional Status of US Veterans Aged 65+: Implications for VA Health Programs Serving an Elderly, Diverse Veteran Population
American Journal of Medical Quality, May 1, 2003; 18(3): 108 - 116.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Scand J Public HealthHome page
K. Avlund, B. E. Holstein, M. Osler, M. T. Damsgaard, P. Holm-Pedersen, and N. K. Rasmussen
Social position and health in old age: the relevance of different indicators of social position
Scand J Public Health, March 1, 2003; 31(2): 126 - 136.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 GerontologistHome page
W. J. Strawbridge, M. I. Wallhagen, and R. D. Cohen
Successful Aging and Well-Being: Self-Rated Compared With Rowe and Kahn
Gerontologist, December 1, 2002; 42(6): 727 - 733.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Arch Intern MedHome page
B. W. E. Wang, D. R. Ramey, J. D. Schettler, H. B. Hubert, and J. F. Fries
Postponed Development of Disability in Elderly Runners: A 13-Year Longitudinal Study
Arch Intern Med, November 11, 2002; 162(20): 2285 - 2294.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Am J EpidemiolHome page
B. Sternfeld, L. Ngo, W. A. Satariano, and I. B. Tager
Associations of Body Composition with Physical Performance and Self-reported Functional Limitation in Elderly Men and Women
Am. J. Epidemiol., July 15, 2002; 156(2): 110 - 121.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
H. B. Hubert, D. A. Bloch, J. W. Oehlert, and J. F. Fries
Lifestyle Habits and Compression of Morbidity
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., June 1, 2002; 57(6): M347 - 351.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 Psychosom. Med.Home page
E. Kahana, R. H. Lawrence, B. Kahana, K. Kercher, A. Wisniewski, E. Stoller, J. Tobin, and K. Stange
Long-Term Impact of Preventive Proactivity on Quality of Life of the Old-Old
Psychosom Med, May 1, 2002; 64(3): 382 - 394.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Research on AgingHome page
J. Hraba, F. O. Lorenz, E. Ma, and Z. Pechacova
Age and Distress in the Czech Republic
Research on Aging, September 1, 2001; 23(5): 552 - 585.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Int J EpidemiolHome page
O. Manor, S. Matthews, and C. Power
Self-rated health and limiting longstanding illness: inter-relationships with morbidity in early adulthood
Int. J. Epidemiol., June 1, 2001; 30(3): 600 - 607.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social ScienceHome page
F. W. Porell and H. B. Miltiades
Access to Care and Functional Status Change Among Aged Medicare Beneficiaries
J. Gerontol. B. Psychol. Sci. Soc. Sci., March 1, 2001; 56(2): 69S - 83.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
A. B. Ford, M. R. Haug, K. C. Stange, A. D. Gaines, L. S. Noelker, and P. K. Jones
Sustained Personal Autonomy: A Measure of Successful Aging
J Aging Health, November 1, 2000; 12(4): 470 - 489.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
D. B. Reuben, S. L.A. Talvi, J. W. Rowe, and T. E. Seeman
High Urinary Catecholamine Excretion Predicts Mortality and Functional Decline in High-Functioning, Community-Dwelling Older Persons: MacArthur Studies of Successful Aging
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., October 1, 2000; 55(10): 618M - 624.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 J. Epidemiol. Community HealthHome page
W J Nusselder, C W N Looman, P J M.-v. de Mheen, H van de Mheen, and J P Mackenbach
Smoking and the compression of morbidity
J Epidemiol Community Health, August 1, 2000; 54(8): 566 - 574.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 Occup. Environ. Med.Home page
C.-Y. Li, S. C. Wu, and S. W. Wen
Longest held occupation in a lifetime and risk of disability in activities of daily living
Occup. Environ. Med., August 1, 2000; 57(8): 550 - 554.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
R. J. Scudds and J. M. Robertson
Pain Factors Associated With Physical Disability in a Sample of Community-Dwelling Senior Citizens
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., July 1, 2000; 55(7): 393M - 399.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 Int J EpidemiolHome page
S. Ebrahim, S G. Wannamethee, P. Whincup, M. Walker, and A G. Shaper
Locomotor disability in a cohort of British men: the impact of lifestyle and disease
Int. J. Epidemiol., June 1, 2000; 29(3): 478 - 486.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesHome page
T. Rantanen, T. Harris, S. G. Leveille, M. Visser, D. Foley, K. Masaki, and J. M. Guralnik
Muscle Strength and Body Mass Index as Long-Term Predictors of Mortality in Initially Healthy Men
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., March 1, 2000; 55(3): 168M - 173.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 JAMAHome page
T. Rantanen, J. M. Guralnik, D. Foley, K. Masaki, S. Leveille, J. D. Curb, and L. White
Midlife Hand Grip Strength as a Predictor of Old Age Disability
JAMA, February 10, 1999; 281(6): 558 - 560.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Research on AgingHome page
J. Mirowsky and C. E. Ross
Education, Personal Control, Lifestyle and Health: A Human Capital Hypothesis
Research on Aging, July 1, 1998; 20(4): 415 - 449.
[Abstract]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
C. S. Berkman and B. J. Gurland
The Relationship among Income, other Socioeconomic Indicators, and Functional Level in Older Persons
J Aging Health, February 1, 1998; 10(1): 81 - 98.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Research on AgingHome page
J. Hraba, F. O. Lorenz, and Z. Pechacova
Age and Depression in the Post-Communist Czech Republic
Research on Aging, December 1, 1997; 19(4): 442 - 461.
[Abstract]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
L. Willis, J. Goodwin, K.-O. Lee, L. Mosqueda, P. Garry, P. Liu, R. Linn, and S. Wayne
Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Health Outcomes in the Elderly: A Prospective Study
J Aging Health, August 1, 1997; 9(3): 396 - 414.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Arch Fam MedHome page
R. W. Chapman
Self-esteem and Health: Is the Relationship Real?
Arch Fam Med, January 1, 1997; 6(1): 71 - 71.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Arch Intern MedHome page
C. Huang, P. D. Ross, and R. D. Wasnich
Vertebral Fracture and Other Predictors of Physical Impairment and Health Care Utilization
Arch Intern Med, November 25, 1996; 156(21): 2469 - 2475.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Research on AgingHome page
A. M. Jette, S. L. Crawford, and S. L. Tennstedt
Toward Understanding Ethnic Differences in Late-Life Disability
Research on Aging, September 1, 1996; 18(3): 292 - 309.
[Abstract]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
W. A. Satariano, G. N. DeLorenze, D. Reed, and E. L. Schneider
Imbalance in an Older Population: An Epidemiological Analysis
J Aging Health, August 1, 1996; 8(3): 334 - 358.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
M. G. Parker, M. Thorslund, O. Lundberg, and I. Kareholt
Predictors of Physical Function among the Oldest Old: A Comparison of Three Outcome Variables in a 24-Year Follow-Up
J Aging Health, August 1, 1996; 8(3): 444 - 460.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 American Behavioral ScientistHome page
J. D. BROOKS
Living Longer and Improving Health: An Obtainable Goal in Promoting Aging Well?
American Behavioral Scientist, January 1, 1996; 39(3): 272 - 287.


Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
K. Avlund, M. Davidsen, and K. Schultz-Larsen
Changes in Functional Ability from Ages 70 to 75: A Danish Longitudinal Study
J Aging Health, May 1, 1995; 7(2): 254 - 282.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
A. C. Mui
Perceived Health and Functional Status among Spouse Caregivers of Frail Older Persons
J Aging Health, May 1, 1995; 7(2): 283 - 300.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 JAMAHome page
H. D. Nelson, M. C. Nevitt, J. C. Scott, K. L. Stone, S. R. Cummings, Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group, S. R. Cummings, M. C. Nevitt, D. Black, H. K. Genant, et al.
Smoking, Alcohol, and Neuromuscular and Physical Function of Older Women
JAMA, December 21, 1994; 272(23): 1825 - 1831.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Journal of Applied GerontologyHome page
S. Semaan
Impact of Proxy-Reported Data on the Relationship Between Income and Severity of Functional Impairment Among Impaired Elderly
Journal of Applied Gerontology, December 1, 1994; 13(4): 341 - 354.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 American Behavioral ScientistHome page
N. MILIO
Health, Health Care Reform, and the Care of Health
American Behavioral Scientist, September 1, 1994; 38(1): 92 - 107.
[Abstract]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
T. C. Camacho, W. J. Strawbridge, R. D. Cohen, and G. A. Kaplan
Functional Ability in the Oldest Old: Cumulative Impact of Risk Factors from the Preceding Two Decades
J Aging Health, November 1, 1993; 5(4): 439 - 454.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 NEJMHome page
J. M. Guralnik, K. C. Land, D. Blazer, G. G. Fillenbaum, and L. G. Branch
Educational Status and Active Life Expectancy among Older Blacks and Whites
N. Engl. J. Med., July 8, 1993; 329(2): 110 - 116.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
E. M. Crimmins and Y. Saito
Getting Better and Getting Worse: Transitions in Functional Status among Older Americans
J Aging Health, February 1, 1993; 5(1): 3 - 36.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
J. P. Hirdes and W. F. Forbes
Factors Associated with the Maintenance of Good Self-Rated Health
J Aging Health, February 1, 1993; 5(1): 101 - 122.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
G. A. Kaplan, W. J. Strawbridge, T. Camacho, and R. D. Cohen
Factors Associated with Change in Physical Functioning in the Elderly: A Six-Year Prospective Study
J Aging Health, February 1, 1993; 5(1): 140 - 153.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 Palliat MedHome page
D. Kerr
Review articles : Alcohol and palliative care
Palliative Medicine, July 1, 1992; 6(3): 185 - 201.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
L. M. Verbrugge
Disability Transitions for Older Persons with Arthritis
J Aging Health, May 1, 1992; 4(2): 212 - 243.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
W. Rakowski, V. Mor, and J. Hiris
The Association of Self-Rated Health with Two-Year Mortality in a Sample of Well Elderly
J Aging Health, November 1, 1991; 3(4): 527 - 545.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
L. M. Verbrugge
Survival Curves, Prevalence Rates, and Dark Matters Therein
J Aging Health, May 1, 1991; 3(2): 217 - 236.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
E. Barrett-Connor and D. L. Wingard
Heart Disease Risk Factors as Determinants of Dependency and Death in an Older Cohort: The Rancho Bernardo Study
J Aging Health, May 1, 1991; 3(2): 247 - 261.
[Abstract] [PDF]

Home page
 J Aging HealthHome page
L. P. Fried, S. J. Herdman, K. E. Kuhn, G. Rubin, and K. Turano
Preclinical Disability: Hypotheses About the Bottom of the Iceberg
J Aging Health, May 1, 1991; 3(2): 285 - 300.
[Abstract] [PDF]


HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright © 1989 by the American Public Health Association