Influence of social determinants of health in the evolution of the quality of life of older adults in Europe
A comparative analysis between men and women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22235385 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rafael Llorens-Ortega (0000-0002-0657-4975, Universitat Autonòma de Barcelona, corresponding author), Carmen Bertran-Noguer (Universitat de Girona), Dolors Juvinyà-Canals, Dolors Juvinyà‐Canals (Universitat de Girona), Josep Garre‐Olmo (0000-0002-7817-0814, Universitat de Girona), Josep Garre-Olmo, Cristina Bosch‐Farré (0000-0002-3254-6601, Universitat de Girona) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1057/s41599-024-02899-5 |
| OpenAlex | W4392741865 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 33 |
Population aging is a global phenomenon due to declining birth rates and increased life expectancy. This demographic shift poses a challenge to society, requiring adaptation of policies, economies, and healthcare systems to safeguard the well-being of older individuals. Health inequalities, influenced by social determinants such as education, economic status, and place of residence, impact this population group, with notable differences between men and women. Several studies have demonstrated that social determinants of health (SDH) affect the quality of life (QoL) of older individuals, especially women. In general, women report lower quality of life indicators, lower educational levels, and poorer health compared to men. This study aims to examine how social determinants of health can influence the quality of life of the population aged 50 or older in different European countries, from a sex perspective, through a longitudinal approach. The main SDHs associated with poorer QoL were female sex advanced age, economic hardship, educational level, and geographic location within Europe. Depression in women and men in Southern Europe was associated with a decrease in QoL scores
Inequality · Life expectancy · Population · Population ageing · Public health · Residence · Social determinants of health · Social inequality · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |