Functioning profiles in a nationally representative cohort of Spanish older adults: A latent class study

Abstract

Population studies point to an ongoing demographic transition, mainly featured by progressive decline in both mortality and fertility rates (Lesthaeghe, 2014; Wilson, 2001). Population ageing constitutes an actual challenge for all the countries around the world. The preservation of acceptable levels in everyday functioning turns into a major challenge to make people age well, healthy and actively.