Gender differences in self-rated health among older adults in the Chinese workforce.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigates gender-based disparities in self-rated health among older individuals in the Chinese workforce, utilizing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Understanding these health gaps is crucial for crafting effective health policies and interventions in light of the rapidly aging population.

Materials and methods

Data from the 2020 CHARLS survey, comprising Chinese individuals aged 45 and above, were analyzed, focusing on older adults actively employed. Descriptive statistics and regression analyses examined gender discrepancies in self-rated health, considering diverse sociodemographic, economic, and health-related factors.

Results

Gender disparities in demographics, work environments, and self-rated heal

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659123 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature