Comparison of Multidimensional Aging Trajectories Between People Aging with and without Disabilities
2024
Comparing Aging Trajectories in People with and without Disabilities
Sample size: 7234
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Park Seeun, Bratzke Lisa
Primary Institution: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
Hypothesis
The study investigates how aging trajectories differ between people aging with disabilities and those without.
Conclusion
People aging with disabilities experience a faster and more unequal aging process compared to those without disabilities.
Supporting Evidence
- People aging with disabilities showed higher metabolic dysfunction risk scores and functional limitations.
- Social disparities in aging were significant across various demographic factors.
- Recent cohorts of people aging with disabilities exhibited more rapid increases in metabolic dysfunction risk scores.
Takeaway
This study found that people with disabilities age faster and face more challenges than those without disabilities.
Methodology
The study used growth-curve modeling to analyze data from the Health and Retirement Study.
Participant Demographics
Participants included diverse cohorts based on gender, race/ethnicity, and educational attainment.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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