Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Dual-Function Life Expectancy.

Shawn Bauldry Patricia A ThomasMadison R Sauerteig-RolstonKenneth F Ferraro

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2023)

Black, foreign-born Hispanic, and US-born Hispanic older adults are estimated to live a smaller percentage of their remaining years with dual functionality than White older adults. These results reveal stark racial-ethnic inequalities in aging that have significant implications for quality of life, caregiving, and health needs.

Keyphrases

physical activity
gestational age
low birth weight
african american
healthcare
public health
mental health
health information
gene expression
dna methylation
human health
health insurance