Disparities in Social Determinants of Health Outcomes and Behaviours Between Older Adults in Alaska and the Contiguous US: Evidence from a National Survey

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Examines sociodemographic factors, rural versus urban residence, health outcomes, and behaviors among adults aged 65 years and older living in Alaska to those living in the contiguous 48 states. Assesses if residence, living in Alaska versus the lower 48 states, is associated with the social determinants of health and health outcomes.

Steven A. Cohen, Ana X. Talamas, Natalie J. Sabik

International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 78(1)

12/2018

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Elderly population · Health disparities · Population health · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Alaska