Childhood socioeconomic circumstances and disability trajectories in older men and women: a European cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We observed a lack of population-based longitudinal research examining the association of disadvantaged childhood socioeconomic circumstances (CSC) and disability [activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)] in older age, and whether socioeconomic attainments in adulthood can compensate for a poor socioeconomic start in life.

Methods

Data on 24 440 persons aged 50-96 in 14 European countries (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe) were used to measure the associations between CSC and limitations with ADL and with IADL, using mixed-effects logistic regression models. Models stratified by gender were adjusted for education during young adulthood, main occupation during middle age, ability to make ends meet during

SUBMITTER: Landos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6657275 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature