CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARISON OF DISABILITY IN LATIN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS
2024
Disability Prevalence in Older Adults in Latin America
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Author Information
Author(s): Osuna Margarita Maria, Ailshire Jennifer
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of disability among older adults in various Latin American countries?
Conclusion
The study found significant differences in disability prevalence among older adults across Latin American countries.
Supporting Evidence
- Disability prevalence varied significantly across the four countries studied.
- Men in Costa Rica had an IADL disability prevalence of 18%, while in Brazil it was 31%.
- Women's IADL disability ranged from 24% in Colombia to 30% in Brazil.
- Mobility disability had the highest prevalence, with men in Mexico at 78% and women in Mexico at 83%.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many older people in Latin America have disabilities, and it found big differences between countries.
Methodology
The study used nationally representative surveys from four countries and calculated age-adjusted prevalence estimates by gender.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica.
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