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The aim of this study is to investigate the correlates of self-reported health (SRH) among older adults in Malaysia and Singapore. The study uses data collected in the Global Ageing Study (GLAS) 2007, one of the largest surveys of its kind, specially designed to investigate attitudes towards later life, ageing and retirement. Data were collected from 1002 and 1004 respondents from Malaysia and Singapore respectively. The study found that Singaporeans report a healthier life than Malaysians. The two countries have consistent results with regard to the influences of selected covariates on individual health. Poorer health is more prevalent among people with lower education, among those widowed, divorced or separated, and those working in blue-collar occupations. Although social support is found to be an important determinant of SRH, the effects are partially confounded with other covariates. These findings enhance our knowledge about the health status of older people, and in turn will be useful for governments to ensure effective policy making.
Author(s): Khan HTA, Flynn M
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Applied Research in Quality of Life
Year: 2016
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Pages: 687-705
Print publication date: 01/09/2016
Online publication date: 05/02/2015
Acceptance date: 27/01/2015
ISSN (print): 1871-2584
ISSN (electronic): 1871-2576
Publisher: Springer
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11482-015-9390-2
DOI: 10.1007/s11482-015-9390-2
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