AGING IN LATIN AMERICA: HEALTH, DISPARITIES, AND OUTCOMES AMONG OLDER ADULTS
2024
Health Disparities Among Older Adults in Latin America
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Author Information
Author(s): Osuna Margarita Maria, Samper-Ternent Rafael, Gomes, García, Saenz
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Older adults in Latin America face significant health disparities influenced by poverty, education, and healthcare access.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults in Latin America are living in contexts of high levels of poverty.
- Low education and poor health literacy affect older adults' health.
- Disability prevalence varies among older adults in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Brazil.
- Racial identity and neighborhood socioeconomic status impact mortality rates among Puerto Ricans.
Takeaway
Older people in Latin America often have a hard time getting good healthcare and education, which affects their health.
Methodology
The symposium includes studies using various longitudinal data sources to examine health disparities among older adults in Latin America.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia.
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