How is housing insecurity measured among older adults? A systematic review.
Background and Objectives Housing insecurity is an established social determinant of health, with older adults being disproportionately vulnerable. Despite growing research attention, no studies have reviewed the measurement tools existing specifically for this population. This systematic review syn...
| Publicado en: | Gerontologist Vol. 66; no. 7; pp. 1 - 19 |
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