Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Dual-Function Life Expectancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study develops a new concept, dual functionality, that integrates physical and cognitive function. We use the concept to define a measure of dual-function life expectancy (2FLE) and assess racial-ethnic inequalities in aging.

Methods

Drawing on data from the National Health Interview Survey Linked Mortality Files and the Health and Retirement Study, we define dual functionality as having no limitations in activities of daily living and being free of dementia. We use this measure and Sullivan life tables to estimate age-50 total life expectancy and age-50 2FLE for women and men across 4 racial-ethnic and nativity groups.

Results

At ages 50-54, between 79.0% (95% CI: 73.5, 84.5) and 87.6% (95% CI: 84.0, 91.2) of (non-Hispanic) Black, foreign-born Hispani

SUBMITTER: Bauldry S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10329220 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature