Gender and Education Differences in Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Bloomberg Mikaela, Steptoe Andrew
Primary Institution: University College London
Hypothesis
How does physiological age differ by gender and education level over time?
Conclusion
Higher education may help reduce gender disparities in physiological aging.
Supporting Evidence
- Physiological age increased faster in women than in men.
- By age 70, women had a physiological age 1.6 years older than men.
- Higher education may reduce gender disparities in physiological aging.
Takeaway
This study looked at how aging affects men and women differently based on their education. It found that women with less education age faster than men, but those with more education age slower.
Methodology
The study used three waves of data from ELSA participants and joint models adjusted for birth cohort to analyze PA trajectories.
Participant Demographics
Participants were from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) and included men and women aged 50 to 80.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p interaction=0.03
Confidence Interval
95% confidence interval=1.0-2.1
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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