The role of income and occupation in the association of education with healthy aging: results from a population-based, prospective cohort study

• Published in: BMC public health Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 1181
• Main Authors: White, Christine M, St John, Philip D, Cheverie, Madelon R, Iraniparast, Maryam, Tyas, Suzanne L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 25.11.2015; BioMed Central
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Aging - psychology; Canada; Cohort analysis; Education, Higher; Employability; Employment; Female; Humans; Income - statistics & numerical data; Logistic Models; Male; Manitoba; Occupations - statistics & numerical data; Personal income; Personal Satisfaction; Prospective Studies; Public health; Sex Factors; Social aspects; Socioeconomic Factors; Canada; Manitoba

The beneficial effects of higher education on healthy aging are generally accepted, but the mechanisms are less well understood. Education may influence healthy aging through improved employment opportunities that enhance feelings of personal control and reduce hazardous exposures, or through higher...