| Title | Socioeconomic inequalities in self-rated health among middle-aged and older adults. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Kim, J |
| Journal | Soc Work Health Care |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 124-42 |
| Date Published | 2011 |
| ISSN Number | 1541-034X |
| Call Number | newpubs20110418_Kim.pdf |
| Keywords | Aged, Female, Health Status Disparities, Humans, Insurance Coverage, Insurance, Health, Male, Middle Aged, Self Report, Sex Factors, Socioeconomic factors |
| Abstract | Despite increased attention to health disparities in the United States, few studies have examined the impact of socioeconomic inequalities on self-rated health over time. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, this article investigates socioeconomic inequalities in self-rated health among middle-aged and older adults. The findings indicated that higher level of income, assets, and education, and having private health insurance predicted better self-rated health. In particular, increases in income or assets predicted slower decline in self-rated health. Interestingly, economic status had greater impact on females' decline in self-rated health. Blacks were less likely to suffer rapid decline in self-rated health than were whites. The findings led to the conclusion that health disparities should be understood as the interplay of socioeconomic status, gender, and race/ethnicity. |
| DOI | 10.1080/00981389.2010.527787 |
| User Guide Notes | |
| Endnote Keywords | socioeconomic inequalities/gender/self-rated health |
| Endnote ID | 24700 |
| Alternate Journal | Soc Work Health Care |
| Citation Key | 7547 |
| PubMed ID | 21347982 |
