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Zimmer, Zachary | Impact of past conflicts and social disruption on the elderly in Cambodia | Cambodia experienced violence during the rule of the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. Many who died were the children or spouses of today's elderly. This may have resulted in an erosion of family support in a country where formal channels of assistance are virtually absent. This article examines the extent... | Cambodia; Elderly; Social Disruption; Conflicts; Poverty | 2006-06 |
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Zimmer, Zachary | Disability and active life expectancy among older Cambodians | Older adults in Cambodia are survivors of harsh living conditions, including poverty and periods of extreme violence. Although these experiences may affect health outcomes, little data has existed to monitor Cambodia's older population. The current paper uses data from the 2004 Study of the Elder... | Active Life Expectancy; Ageing; Cambodia; Disability; Functional Status; Southeast Asia | 2006-07 |
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Zimmer, Zachary | Active life expectancy and functional limitations among older Cambodians: results from a 2004 survey | This study's aims are to: 1) determine the prevalence of functional limitations among older adults in Cambodia using activities of daily living (ADLs); 2) compare limitation prevalence with other countries in the region; 3) estimate active life expectancy; 4) examine standard correlates of function... | Active life expectancy; Functional limitations | 2005 |