Cohort studies assessing predictive values of self-rated health (SRH) and illiteracy on mortality in low-to-middle income countries are missing in the literature. Aiming to determine if these two vari
*The blood draw period of all cohorts were as follows: NHS, 1989–1990; HPFS, 1993–1994; PHS, 1982–1984. SD = standard deviation; NHS = Nurses’ Health Study; HPFS = Health Professionals Follow-up Study
