Cross-National Differences in Disability Among Elders: Transitions in Disability in Mexico and the United States

Discussion. The findings suggest that the current rate of disability in old age is lower for a less developed country compared with a developed society. We discuss implications, possible explanations, and likely future scenarios.

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Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - August 17, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gerst-Emerson, K., Wong, R., Michaels-Obregon, A., Palloni, A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research