Health inequalities in old age. Theoretical perspectives and methodological challenges

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作者
Schmitz, Alina [1 ]
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[1] ISG, Weinsbergstr 190, D-50825 Cologne, Germany
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关键词
Socioeconomic status; Health in old age; Life course; Selection; Welfare states; SELF-RATED HEALTH; SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITIES; EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITIES; SOCIAL CAUSATION; FRAILTY; IMPACT; EXPLANATION; MORTALITY; PENSIONS;
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10.1007/s00391-019-01518-2
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R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
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03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
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ZusammenfassungDer Beitrag gibt einen uberblick uber aktuelle Entwicklungen in Bezug auf theoretische Perspektiven und methodische Herausforderungen in der Erforschung gesundheitlicher Ungleichheiten im Alter. Dabei zeigt sich, dass Forschungsarbeiten zur Erklarung des sozialen Gradienten rar und insbesondere Ansatzpunkte zur Reduzierung gesundheitlicher Ungleichheiten noch nicht ausreichend erforscht sind. Bei der Interpretation der vorliegenden Studien ist zu berucksichtigen, dass die Aussagekraft im Hinblick auf kausale Mechanismen und Veranderungen im Lebenslauf aufgrund selektiver Stichproben und der oftmals querschnittlichen Betrachtungsweise eingeschrankt ist. AbstractWhile it has been long known that health inequalities persist until higher ages, less is known about the underlying mechanisms and health trajectories over the life course. This article gives an overview on recent developments regarding theoretical concepts and methodological considerations in this field of research. It can be concluded that studies on the explanation of the social gradient in health are scarce and even less is known about societal contexts that enable healthy aging irrespective of the socioeconomic position. The existing evidence on causal mechanisms and developments over the life course warrants cautious interpretation due to selective study samples and cross-sectional study designs.
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