%0 Journal Article
%T Subjective Rating of Health Among the Elderly
%J Activities, adaptation and aging
%D 1985
%A Agostino, Joseph N.
%V 6
%N 4
%P 53-62
%X This paper examines the health status of the elderly as determined by self-rating methods. Self-rating methods were found to be viable for the institutionalized as well as the noninstitutionalized elderly. Socioeconomic factors were an important consideration in the interpretation of health data. Self-ratings of health among the elderly were found to be significantly related to phsyicians' medical evaluation-although not intended as a substitute. Self-rating methods could provide a valid, cost-effective means of health assessment in experimental and survey research where other forms of health information are lacking.<p />
%G 
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0192-4788
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v06n04_05