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Changes in daily abilities linked to sex and education in Chile
An observational study tracked 2,681 adults aged 46–65 at the start over 17 years, finding varied patterns of stability, decline and partial recovery.An observational study tracked 2,681 adults aged 46–65 at the start over 17 years, finding varied patterns of stability, decline and partial recovery.
Cohort · 2,681 peoplePopulations
Who was studied2,681 Chilean adults aged 46–65 at baseline, against the oldest baseline age group
What changedWomen’s share among those with fluctuating daily-ability decline exceeded their share of the oldest age group by 18.4 percentage points
The catchIncome, occupation, and healthcare access could explain the sex and education differences