TWENTY YEARS OF FOLLOW-UP OF THE MEXICAN HEALTH AND AGING STUDY (MHAS): ITS POTENTIAL FOR CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARISONS
2024
Twenty Years of Follow-Up of the Mexican Health and Aging Study
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Author Information
Author(s): Wong Rebeca
Primary Institution: The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio
Conclusion
The study highlights the potential of the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS) for cross-national comparisons in aging research, despite current limitations.
Supporting Evidence
- Almost 20 percent of the publications that use the MHAS data are making cross-national comparisons.
- Most research focuses on documenting health and functionality trajectories and the individual determinants of these trajectories.
Takeaway
This study looks at how data from the Mexican Health and Aging Study can help researchers compare aging across different countries, but there's still a lot to learn.
Limitations
The lack of comparable data for many low-middle income countries may hinder future research.
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