Abstract
This paper analyzes two possible determinants of disability, birth cohort and socioeconomic status, among Spanish elderly aged 65-89 living independently. We use microdata from the Spanish Health Interview Survey, particularly the self-reported ability to perform daily activities, to construct a continuous measure of disability. Multivariate linear regression models are applied separately for men and women controlling for the following variables: age, birth cohort, educational attainment and self-reported height. Results: indicate stability in disability levels across successive generations as well as the existence of a socioeconomic dimension of disability especially among women and within ages 70-79.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-44 |
Journal | Revista Espanola de Investigaciones Sociologicas |
Volume | 151 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2015 |
Keywords
- Cohort analysis
- Disability
- Health
- Health surveys
- Population ageing
- Socio-economic status