Jersey Liang|James McCarthy|Arvind Kumar Jain|Neal Krause|Jeanette M. Bennett|Shi-Jian Gu
Socioeconomic Gradient in Old Age Mortality in Wuhan, China
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
objectives vast majority studies socioeconomic status ses old age mortality based data derived developed nations research examined ses differentials old age mortality china developing nation methods hazard rate models conjunction ordinary least squares logistic regression analyses used ascertain gross direct indirect interaction effects ses mortality 3year period probability sample 2943 persons aged 60 years older wuhan china results education household economic well urbanrural residence showed statistically significant gross effects old age mortality education influenced mortality directly indirectly household economic well urbanicity exerted indirect effects mortality mediating variables stress social relations baseline health status mechanism education affected mortality differed men women ses differentials mortality interact age discussion ses differentials old age mortality may extended developing nation china observed gender ses interaction effect old age mortality important implications intervention particular improving education among women underdeveloped areas must remain high priority policy makers efforts extend life expectancy women