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The effect of spouses on the mortality of older people in rural Bangladesh

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: This paper uses prospective data to show that older widowed and divorced individuals in rural Bangladesh have significantly higher mortality than their currently married peers. In contrast to Western societies however, women suffer more from widowhood (in terms of decreased survival) than men. This disparity can plausibly be attributed to the greater poverty associated with widowhood for women than for men. However the effect of adverse selection into widowhood on the basis of poor health for both men and women cannot be ruled out nor can the effects of adverse changes in lifestyle.

Source: ANU Open Research (Australian National University)

Author: Omar M Rahman

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2149163323

FWCI: 1.683

Cites: 16

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10