Association between marital status and mortality among elderly residents in São Paulo City, Brazil, SABE Study, 2000 and 2006

This study aimed to analyze the association between mortality and marital status in the elderly population (60 years and older) in São Paulo, Brazil. The authors used data from the SABE Study (Health, Well-Being, and Aging) from 2000 and 2006. Statistical analysis used Poisson regression, considerin...

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Published in:Cadernos de saúde pública 2013-03, Vol.29 (3), p.566-578
Main Authors: Gomes, Marília Miranda Forte, Turra, Cássio M, Fígoli, Moema Gonçalves Bueno, Duarte, Yeda A O, Lebrão, Maria Lúcia
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Aged
Brazil - epidemiology
Cities - epidemiology
Female
Humans
Male
Marital Status - statistics & numerical data
Marriage
Mortality
Poisson Distribution
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study aimed to analyze the association between mortality and marital status in the elderly population (60 years and older) in São Paulo, Brazil. The authors used data from the SABE Study (Health, Well-Being, and Aging) from 2000 and 2006. Statistical analysis used Poisson regression, considering variation in time of mortality risk. The mortality rate among single elderly males was 61% higher than among married men. Separation or divorce and widowhood increased the odds of death in elderly women (separated/divorced women and widows showed mortality rates 82% and 35% higher, respectively, than married women). It is hoped that the current study will improve our understanding of factors associated with survival in the elderly, in addition to supporting health policies for this population group.
ISSN:1678-4464
DOI:10.1590/S0102-311X2013000300014