Socioeconomic Status and Mortality Study
Author Information
Author(s): Marino Victoria, Ferrie Joseph, Dorame Ashley N, Graham Eileen, III Avron Spiro, Mroczek Daniel, Lee Lewina
Primary Institution: Boston University School Of Medicine
Hypothesis
How do early and midlife socioeconomic status independently and jointly affect all-cause mortality?
Conclusion
Early and midlife socioeconomic status both contribute independently to the risk of all-cause mortality.
Supporting Evidence
- Early socioeconomic status was assessed using paternal literacy and occupational income.
- Midlife socioeconomic status was measured through occupational standing, education, and income.
- Mortality status was tracked for an average of 77 years.
Takeaway
This study found that how much money your parents made and how well you do in life can both affect how long you live.
Methodology
The study used data from the Boston Early Adversity and Mortality Study to analyze the relationship between early and midlife socioeconomic status and mortality in men.
Participant Demographics
The study involved 1,303 men from the Normative Aging Study.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 0.84, 1.00; 95%CI: 0.95, 0.99
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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