Social inequalities in health among the elderly Desigualdades sociais em saúde entre idosos

Social inequalities in health among the elderly Desigualdades sociais em saúde entre idosos

The aim of the present study was to assess social inequalities in health status, health behavior and the use of health services based on education level. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out involving 1,518 elderly residents of Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil. Significant demog...

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Main Authors: Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros, Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo Francisco, Margareth Guimarães Lima, Chester Luiz Galvão César
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz 2011-01-01
Series:Cadernos de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
Saúde do Idoso
Inquéritos de Morbidade
Iniquidade Social
Prevalência
Health of the Elderly
Morbidity Surveys
Social Inequity
Prevalence
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