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Describing Death in America: What We Need to Know (2003)
National Cancer Policy Board (NCPB)
Institute of Medicine (IOM)

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. "Appendix B: Information on Selected Variables." Describing Death in America: What We Need to Know. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2003.

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family care:

helpers with key activities

out-of-pocket costs:

 

INFORMATION ON SELECTED VARIABLES

dataset:

NMFS

site of death:

cause of death:

demographics:

SES

household:

relationship of people living with

social supports:

 

illnesses:

hypertension, heart attack, angina, stroke, Alzheimer, dementia, mental health, diabetes, cancer, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, cirrhosis, arthritis

physical symptoms:

 

physical function:

mobility, ADL, IADL

psychological symptoms:

 

quality of life:

 

cognition:

trouble understanding, remembering, recognizing, problem behaviors

health services utilization support services:

satisfaction with care:

family care:

did family members help/live with/help pay for care

out-of-pocket costs:

decedent funds and family expenses includes “help at home”

INFORMATION ON SELECTED VARIABLES

dataset:

NHANES

site of death:

cause of death:

demographics:

SES

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