Lifecourse Adversity and Physical Performance across Countries among Men and Women Aged 65-74

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0102299
• Publication Date: 2014-08-25T23:26:40Z
• Authors: Ana Carolina Patr...; Ricardo Oliveira ...; Mai Thanh Tu; Susan P. Phillips; Jack M. Guralnik; Maria-Victoria Zu...
• Keywords: Disadvantage

Background This study examines the associations between lifecourse adversity and physical performance in old age different societies of North South America Europe. Methods We used data from baseline survey International Study Mobility Aging, conducted in: Kingston (Canada), Saint-Hyacinthe Natal (Brazil), Manizales (Colombia) Tirana (Albania). The population was composed community dwelling people 65 74 years age, recruiting 200 men women at each site. Physical Performance assessed with Short Battery (SPPB). Economic social estimated childhood adverse events, low education, semi-skilled occupations during adulthood living alone insufficient income age. Results A total 1995 were assessed. Low associated economic adversity, occupations, income. lower participants Colombia, Brazil Albania than Canada counterparts, despite adjustment for sex. Conclusions show evidence early origins inequalities distinct populations independent cumulative disadvantage socioeconomic status poverty later life.