[Regional Differences and Determinants of Self-rated Health in Elderly].
OBJECTIVE
To determine differences of self-rated health in elderly people across geographic regions of China, and to identify factors influencing self-rated health of elderly.


METHODS
Ordered logistic modeling was performed using the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) data in 2013.


RESULTS
Elderly people resided in Eastern China had better self-rated health than their counterparts residing in Middle (partial regression coefficient 0.252, P < 0.01) and Western (partial regression coefficient 0.338, P < 0.001) China. Sex, residency, education, per capita consumption expenditure, smoking and drinking, social participation, chronic diseases, and life satisfaction were identified as associated with self-rated health of elderly.


CONCLUSIONS
There are regional differences in self-rated health of elderly. Policy priorities should be given to Middle and Western China, with more health resources being allocated to those regions. Regional economic and educational inequalities need to be addressed. Healthy lifestyle should be promoted.
Hui-qiang
HQ
Luo
Jia-hui
JH
Qian
Kan
K
Wu
Pei-ya
PY
Cao
Xiao-hui
XH
Ren
D000368:Aged; D002681:China; D059026:Diagnostic Self Evaluation; D005843:Geography; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008137:Longitudinal Studies