Decomposition and comparative analysis of health inequities between the male and female older adults in China: a national cross-sectional study

Author:

Zhao Zhe,Yu Boyang,Hu Fangyuan,Zheng Chao,Gui Jing,Liu Jiahao,Sun Jinhai,Shi Jinhao,Yuan Lei

Abstract

Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the factors influencing self-rated health (SRH) among Chinese older adults by gender differences and provide suggestions and theoretical references to help make policies for older adults’ health concerns by government agencies. Methods Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey (CLHLS) in 2018 was adopted, the chi-squared test and the logistic regression analysis were performed to analyse self-rated health reported by Chinese female and male older adults and its influencing factors. In addition, Fairlie decomposition analysis was performed to quantify the contribution level of different influencing factors. Results Among older adults, males (48.0%) reported a significantly higher level of good self-rated health than females (42.3%). Residence, body mass index (BMI), self-reported income, smoking, drinking, exercise, and social activity were the factors that influenced SRH reported by male and female respondents, with age, marital status and education reaching the significance level only in women. The Fairlie decomposition model can explain the underlying reasons for 86.7% of the gender differences in SRH, with self-reported income (15.3%), smoking (32.7%), drinking (42.5%), exercise (17.4%), social activity (15.1%) and education (-14.6%) being the major factors affecting gender differences in SRH. Conclusions The study results can help promote the implementation of the Healthy China Initiative, inform intervention measures, and offer new proposals on creating policies for older adults’ health issues by the Chinese government to improve health equity.

Funder

National Social Science Fund of China

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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