Longevity, gender and life quality

Examines the effect of the longer life expectancy of women on their quality of life. 3 cohorts of elderly (two-thirds being women) are analysed, with interviews in 1975 and in 1984 of those still surviving. The women generally experienced a lower quality of life in all indicators used. Assessment of...

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Published in:	Journal of health and social behavior Vol. 27; no. Dec 87; pp. 332 - 345
Main Authors:	Haug, M R, Folmar, S J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	01-12-1987
Subjects:	Cohort analysis Factors Gender Longevity Quality of life
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Summary:	Examines the effect of the longer life expectancy of women on their quality of life. 3 cohorts of elderly (two-thirds being women) are analysed, with interviews in 1975 and in 1984 of those still surviving. The women generally experienced a lower quality of life in all indicators used. Assessment of changes over time reveals that ageing rather than cohort membership accounts for variation. (Abstract amended)
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ISSN:	0022-1465