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Associations between social, economic resources and mental, physical illnesses in a population of older people in New South Wales, Australia
Author(s)Lawrence T Lam, Mary K Lam
Journal titleJournal of Mental Health and Aging, vol 9 no 4, Winter 2003
Pagespp 223-232
KeywordsEconomic status [elderly] ; Mental disorder ; Ill health ; Correlation ; Cross sectional surveys ; Australia.
AnnotationIn this cross-sectional study of Australians aged 60+ who are referred to an aged care assessment programme, the likelihood of being diagnosed with a mental illness was increased by 40% for those who were socially isolated and by about 50% for those who stayed in care providing facilities, compared to those who were not isolated and living with a spouse or relatives. There was a nearly 50% reduction of likelihood for mental illness diagnosis for those who lived in non-metropolitan as opposed to metropolitan areas. The likelihood of being diagnosed with both mental and physical illnesses was increased for older people who were economically more disadvantaged. Results from this study shed light on possible community health strategies for older people. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-040720210 A
ClassmarkF:W: E: CH: 49: 3KB: 7YA

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