Title | The health-wealth connection: racial differences. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1996 |
Authors | Shea, DG, Miles, T, Hayward, MD |
Journal | Gerontologist |
Volume | 36 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 342-9 |
Date Published | 1996 Jun |
ISSN Number | 0016-9013 |
Call Number | pubs_1996_Shea_DGer.pdf |
Keywords | Black or African American, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Status, Humans, Income, Male, Middle Aged, Models, Theoretical, Regression Analysis, United States, White People |
Abstract | This article examines the theoretical connection between health capital and financial capital in an economic life-cycle model, exploring possible explanations for racial differences in capital accumulation behavior. Using data from the Health and Retirement Survey, detailed descriptive analysis and a comparison of regression models for health and financial capital are presented. The results, although preliminary and based on cross-section data, suggest possible racial differences in the connection between health and wealth and deserve further study. |
DOI | 10.1093/geront/36.3.342 |
User Guide Notes | |
Endnote Keywords | Blacks/Comparative Study/Cross Sectional Studies/Female/Health Status/Economic Status/Income/Middle Age/Models, Theoretical/Regression Analysis/Whites |
Endnote ID | 4270 |
Alternate Journal | Gerontologist |
Citation Key | 6549 |
PubMed ID | 8682332 |