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Determinants of Gender Differences in Self-Rated Health Among Older Population

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  • Lucky Singh
  • Perianayagam Arokiasamy
  • Prashant Kumar Singh
  • Rajesh Kumar Rai

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The purpose of this study is to examine gender difference in self-rated health among older population in India. Data from the 60th round of National Sample Survey Organization on 34,831 older persons are used. The present study measured self-rated health categorized as “poor†and “good.†We used bivariate and binary logistic regression model to investigate differences and factors that best explain and predict the self-rated health among older persons. Results show that poor self-rated health was more common among women than men. Furthermore, the poor self-rated health was higher among Muslims, Scheduled Castes, and women residing in rural areas. Findings suggest a clear need for gender-sensitive health interventions.

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  • Lucky Singh & Perianayagam Arokiasamy & Prashant Kumar Singh & Rajesh Kumar Rai, 2013. "Determinants of Gender Differences in Self-Rated Health Among Older Population," SAGE Open, , vol. 3(2), pages 21582440134, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:3:y:2013:i:2:p:2158244013487914
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244013487914
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