Body Mass Index and Rural Status on Self-Reported Health in Older Adults: 2002-2012 Medicare Expenditure Panel Survey

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Presents a study comparing self-reported mental and physical health of older adults with rural status and obesity status. Pulls data from the Medicare Expenditure Panel Survey and breaks it down by age, race, and marital status, among other factors.

John A. Batsis, Karen L. Whiteman, Matthew C. Lohman, Emily A. Scherer, Stephen J. Bartels

Journal of Rural Health, 34(Suppl1), s56-s64

02/2018

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Aging and aging-related services · Elderly population · Medicare · Mental health · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention