HEALTH PROMOTING BEHAVIORS OF OLDER AMERICANS VERSUS YOUNG AND MIDDLE AGED ADULTS

2004 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 835-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig M. Becker ◽  
William Arnold
Keyword(s):  
Middle Aged ◽  
Older Americans ◽  
Health Promoting Behaviors ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

Educational Differences in Self-Rated Health Trends Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living Alone, 1972–2018

2022 ◽  
pp. 089826432110527
Author(s):  
Esther O. Lamidi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Older Americans ◽  
Health Trends ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Educational Differences ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

Objectives: This study examines educational differences in living alone and in self-rated health trends among middle-aged and older adults. Methods: We used logistic regression to analyze data from the 1972–2018 National Health Interview Survey ( n = 795,239 aged 40–64; n = 357,974 aged 65–84). Results: Between 1972–1974 and 2015–2018, living alone became more prevalent, particularly among men and at lower levels of education. Self-rated health trends varied by living arrangement and education. We found self-rated health declines among middle-aged adults having no college degree and living alone, but trends in self-rated health were mostly stable or even improved among middle-aged adults living with others. Among older adults, self-rated health improved over time, but for the least-educated older Americans living alone, the probability of reporting fair or poor health increased between 1972–1974 and 2015–2018. Discussion: The findings suggest growing disparities by social class, in living arrangements and in self-rated health.

Factors Effecting Health Promoting Behaviors in Middle-Aged Women

2005 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Ja Lee ◽  
Chun Ja Chang ◽  
Jae Hee Yoo ◽  
Yeo Jin Yi
Keyword(s):  
Middle Aged ◽  
Health Promoting Behaviors ◽  
Health Promoting
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