Early-life socioeconomic circumstances explain health differences in old age, but not their evolution over time.

Boris ChevalDan OrsholitsStefan SieberSilvia StringhiniDelphine CourvoisierMatthias KliegelMatthieu P BoisgontierStephane Cullati

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2019)

Early-life SEC are associated with health in old age, but not with trajectories of healthy ageing. Conceptual models in life course research should consider the possibility of a limited influence of early-life SEC on healthy ageing trajectories.

Keyphrases

early life
public health
healthcare
depressive symptoms
mental health
health information
health promotion
climate change