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Sex Differences in Genetic and Environmental Influences on Longitudinal Change in Functional Ability in Late Adulthood

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  • Deborah Finkel
  • Marie Ernsth-Bravell
  • Nancy L. Pedersen

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Objectives. To determine the extent to which genetic and environmental factors contribute to individual and gender differences in aging of functional ability.

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  • Deborah Finkel & Marie Ernsth-Bravell & Nancy L. Pedersen, 2015. "Sex Differences in Genetic and Environmental Influences on Longitudinal Change in Functional Ability in Late Adulthood," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 70(5), pages 709-717.
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