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Global mapping of dependency in older people

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  • Maira Colacce

    (Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y de Administración. Instituto de Economía)

  • Julia Córdoba

    (Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Facultad de Psicología)

  • Alejandra Marroig

    (Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y de Administración. Instituto de Economía)

  • Graciela Muniz-Terrera

    (Ohio University)

  • Guillermo Sánchez-Laguarda

    (Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y de Administración. Instituto de Economía)

Abstract

This paper addresses the geographical differences in the prevalence of dependency in older adults and its differences by demographic characteristics (gender and age) within and across countries. We estimate internationally comparable dependency indicators for 31 countries in 4 continents with available information on help requirements in Activities of Daily Living for people aged 65 and older. The main indicator includes three activities: bathing, eating, and dressing. The highest level of dependency is found in Israel (18.5%) and the lower in Switzerland (5.5%). Dependency rates are almost always higher for women than for men, but sex differences only appear in people aged 80+ and statistically country differences blur for those aged 65-79. Our analysis supports the male-female survival paradox for dependency. The differences found in the prevalence regarding the family of surveys is a strong argument for the international harmonization of the formulation of the dependency questions.

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  • Maira Colacce & Julia Córdoba & Alejandra Marroig & Graciela Muniz-Terrera & Guillermo Sánchez-Laguarda, 2024. "Global mapping of dependency in older people," Documentos de Trabajo (working papers) 24-03, Instituto de Economía - IECON.
    • Handle: RePEc:ulr:wpaper:dt-03-24
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    Keywords

    activities of daily living; need for help; SHARE; HRS; ageing measures;
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    JEL classification:

    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
    • C89 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Other

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