Abstract:care services, the older inhabitants of islands were found to have a higher level of the successful aging index when compared to their counterparts in Mani (Beta¼0.174, p<0.001). Engaging in physical activities and healthy dietary habits were the major determinants of healthy aging, among islanders as compared to their counterparts of continental Mani region. Moreover, islanders exhibited a similar year-average of "good" health as compared with Mani residents (68.7 vs 68.4 years, (p¼0.99)). However, compared t… Show more
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