Social inequality and its impact on life expectancy.

Authors

  • Flavia Cristina Drumond Andrade Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i0p75-81

Keywords:

Social inequality, Life expectancy, Aging, Brazil.

Abstract

Brazil has experienced a pronounced aging of its population with marked gains in life expectancy among older adults. However, individuals of lower socioeconomic conditions often exhibit worse health outcomes that translate in lower life expectancy and fewer years in good health. In this presentation, I examine how education influence prevalence of chronic conditions, life expectancy and life expectancy in good health.

Author Biography

Flavia Cristina Drumond Andrade, Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

 

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Published

2020-09-30

How to Cite

Andrade, F. C. D. (2020). Social inequality and its impact on life expectancy. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 23, 75–81. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i0p75-81

Issue

Vol. 23 (2020): NÚMERO ESPECIAL 27 - REPRINTE 2019

Section

Papers

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