Multimorbidity Among Mexican Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Bishop Nicholas, Chen Siting, Samper-Ternent Rafael, Quiñones Ana
Primary Institution: University of Arizona
Hypothesis
How do migration status and country of residence affect multimorbidity among Mexican adults aged 50 and older?
Conclusion
U.S. born Mexican adults experience higher levels of multimorbidity compared to immigrant Mexicans and non-migrants living in Mexico.
Supporting Evidence
- U.S. born Mexicans had a predicted multimorbidity value of 1.65.
- Immigrant Mexicans living in the U.S. had a predicted multimorbidity value of 1.35.
- Return migrants living in Mexico had a predicted multimorbidity value of 1.35.
- Non-migrants living in Mexico had a predicted multimorbidity value of 1.35.
Takeaway
Older Mexicans born in the U.S. are more likely to have multiple health problems than those who moved to the U.S. or stayed in Mexico.
Methodology
Data from the Health and Retirement Study and Mexican Health and Aging Study were analyzed using linear regression models.
Participant Demographics
Mexican adults aged 50 and older, including U.S. born and immigrant respondents.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
CI:1.26-1.75
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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