Variation in associations of education, occupation and income with functional limitations in older Mexican-Americans

The primary aim of this project was to examine the particular dimensions of socioeconomic status that may be associated with distinct components of functional limitation among older Mexican American men and women. Using baseline data from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiologic Stu...

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Published in:Annals of epidemiology 2004-09, Vol.14 (8), p.623-624
Main Authors: Keddie, A.M., Peek, M.K., Markides, K.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The primary aim of this project was to examine the particular dimensions of socioeconomic status that may be associated with distinct components of functional limitation among older Mexican American men and women. Using baseline data from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted with multivariate logistic regression models. The exposures of interest were education (≥12 vs.
ISSN:1047-2797
1873-2585
DOI:10.1016/j.annepidem.2004.07.087