Associations between self-rated health and health behaviour among older adults in Estonia: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The population of Estonia has one of the lowest life expectancies and health statuses in Europe. This is reflected in a lower perception of health among older adults. This study focuses on the role of health behaviour (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and nutrition) in self-rated health, accounting for sociodemographic characteristics, activity limitations and long-term illnesses as well as satisfaction with life of older Estonian men and women.

Design

We use representative cross-sectional data from Wave 4 of the Estonian Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, conducted mainly in 2011.

Participants

Frequencies, χ² tests and logistic regression models include respondents aged 50 years and older, with no upper age limit (

SUBMITTER: Abuladze L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734211 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature