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Social support and economic conditions among older migrants in India: do distance, duration, and streams of migration play a role in later life?

Vasim AhamadRam Babu Bhagatnull ManishaSanjay Kumar Pal
Published in: BMC public health (2024)
The findings of this study suggest that distance, duration, and migration stream have a significant association with social support and economic conditions in later life. In exploring migration's effect on social and economic status, policymakers should prioritize migrants in their agenda to maintain socio-economic and social support for older persons in India to achieve the sustainable goal of active and healthy ageing.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • life cycle
  • global health
  • community dwelling
  • water quality