Restless legs syndrome and functional limitations among American elders in the Health and Retirement Study
Open Access
- 26 July 2012
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Geriatrics
- Vol. 12 (1) , 39
Abstract
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common condition associated with decreased quality of life in older adults. This study estimates the prevalence, risk factors, and functional correlates of among U.S. elders.Keywords
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