Critical Perspectives on Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health in Late Life

by Norman B. Anderson, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council, et al.

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In their later years, Americans of different racial and ethnic backgrounds are not in equally good--or equally poor--health. There is wide variation, but on average older Whites are healthier than older Blacks and tend to outlive them. But Whites tend to be in poorer health than Hispanics and Asian Americans. This volume documents the differentials and considers possible explanations.

Selection processes play a role: selective migration, for instance,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0309092116

ISBN13:9780309092111

Release Date:October 2004

Publisher:National Academies Press

Length:752 Pages

Weight:2.61 lbs.

Dimensions:1.8" x 6.4" x 8.9"

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