Socioeconomic Status, Comorbidity, Activity Limitation, and Healthy Life Expectancy in Older Men and Women: A 6-Year Follow-Up Study in Japan

In conclusion, elderly people with higher SES were more likely to live longer with good self-rated health, via living with less chronic diseases and better performance in daily living activities, especially for elderly women.

Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - September 16, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yang, S., Hoshi, T., Wang, S., Nakayama, N., Kong, F. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research