Surprising SES Gradients in Mortality, Health, and Biomarkers in a Latin American Population of Adults

BACKGROUND: To determine socioeconomic status (SES) gradients in the different dimensions of health among elderly Costa Ricans. Hypothesis: SES disparities in adult health are minimal in Costa Rican society. METHODS: Data from the Costa Rican Study on Longevity and Healthy Aging study: 8,000 elderly...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Rosero-Bixby, Luis, Dow, William H.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2009
Materias:
Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654981/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19196695
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbn004

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654981/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19196695
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbn004

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