Ethnic inequalities in limiting health and self-reported health in later life revisited.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is well established that there are ethnic inequalities in health in the UK; however, such inequalities in later life remain a relatively under-researched area. This paper explores ethnic inequalities in health among older people in the UK, controlling for social and economic disadvantages.

Methods

This paper analyses the first wave (2009-2011) of Understanding Society to examine differentials in the health of older persons aged 60 years and over. 2 health outcomes are explored: the extent to which one's health limits the ability to undertake typical activities and self-rated health. Logistic regression models are used to control for a range of other factors, including income and deprivation.

Results

After controlling for social and economic disadvantage,

SUBMITTER: Evandrou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4941192 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature