Disparities in functional dependence and population aging in Latin America

Aging in Latin America is uneven, with educational and socioeconomic status influencing the functional dependence of older adults. Public policies must be tailored to local realities to address health, infrastructure, and care challenges in a comprehensive and equitable manner.

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Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
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2025-11-21
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https://doi.org/10.26633/rpsp.2025.108
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Aging, Health, and Disability
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Disparities in functional dependence and population aging in Latin America

Luis Miguel Gutiérrez‐Robledo, Rosa Estela García Chanes, Brenda Amelia Casasola Espinosa
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Aging, Health, and Disability
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Disparities in functional dependence and population aging in Latin America

Luis Miguel Gutiérrez‐Robledo, Rosa Estela García Chanes, Brenda Amelia Casasola Espinosa
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Abstract

Aging in Latin America is uneven, with educational and socioeconomic status influencing the functional dependence of older adults. Public policies must be tailored to local realities to address health, infrastructure, and care challenges in a comprehensive and equitable manner.

Revista Panamericana de Salud PúblicaVol. 49
West Midlands Deanery (GB), Instituto Nacional de Pediatria (MX)
Pan American Health Organization
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Aging, Health, and Disability
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