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Front. Public Health
Sec. Aging and Public Health
Volume 12 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1450045
This article is part of the Research Topic Aging and Work View all articles

Gender Differences in Self-Rated Health among Older Adults in Chinese Workforce

Provisionally accepted
Wenyu LI Wenyu LI 1Zhijie Xu Zhijie Xu 2Wenjie Tang Wenjie Tang 3*
  • 1 School of Marxism, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
  • 2 School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
  • 3 Capital Normal University, Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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    This study investigates gender-based disparities in self-rated health among older individuals in the Chinese workforce, utilizing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Understanding these health gaps is crucial for crafting effective health policies and interventions in light of the rapidly aging population.Data from the 2020 CHARLS survey, comprising Chinese individuals aged 45 and above, were analyzed, focusing on older adults actively employed. Descriptive statistics and regression analyses examined gender discrepancies in self-rated health, considering diverse sociodemographic, economic, and health-related factors.Gender disparities in demographics, work environments, and self-rated health were observable among male and female participants. Older males tended to have higher rates of smoking and alcohol consumption, coupled with lower incomes. In contrast, females exhibited healthier behaviors influenced by access to healthcare and lifestyle modifications. For males, economic stability and moderate alcohol use positively influenced self-rated health, while females benefited from healthcare coverage and healthy lifestyle choices. Tailored gender-specific health interventions should prioritize these unique factors to enhance overall well-being. Discussion:Discussions highlighted the impact of demographic variables, including age, marital status, social security, and employment conditions, on self-rated health. The study emphasized the crucial role of marital relationships in the health outcomes of elderly workers.This study underscores the pivotal role of gender in self-rated health variations and provides essential insights for targeted interventions. By considering both quantitative and qualitative determinants of well-being, focused health policies can effectively address the health and well-being of aging populations, especially elderly workers.

    Keywords: self-rated health, gender differences, elderly workforce, Economic factors, Lifestyle habits

    Received: 16 Jun 2024; Accepted: 21 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 LI, Xu and Tang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Wenjie Tang, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, Beijing Municipality, China

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