Working Life Expectancy Among Middle-Aged and Older Mexican Men and Women
Author Information
Author(s): Chiu Chi-Tsun
Primary Institution: Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China)
Hypothesis
The study aims to compute life expectancy and working life expectancy by gender among middle-aged and older adults in Mexico.
Conclusion
Mexican men have a higher working life expectancy compared to women, highlighting a significant gender disparity.
Supporting Evidence
- At age 50, Mexican men’s life expectancy is 29.0 years and working life expectancy is 16.7 years.
- Mexican women have a life expectancy of 32.4 years but a much lower working life expectancy of 8.1 years.
- The findings highlight a strong sex disparity in working life expectancy in Mexico.
Takeaway
This study looks at how long older Mexican men and women can expect to work, showing that men can work longer than women.
Methodology
The study uses the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS), a national longitudinal study of adults 50 years and older in Mexico.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 50 years and older in Mexico.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
LE for men: 27.8-30.2, WLE for men: 16.0-17.4; LE for women: 31.5-33.3, WLE for women: 7.5-8.8.
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