Pensions and the health of older people in South Africa: is there an effect?
Pensions and the health of older people in South Africa: is there an effect?
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DOI：
10.1080/00220388.2014.936399
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发表时间：
2014-11-02
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Agrawal S
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作者：
Lloyd-Sherlock P;Agrawal S
本文批判性地回顾了低收入和中等收入国家的证据，表明养老金与老年人更好的健康状况相关。它利用南非新的、具有全国代表性的调查数据，系统分析养老金对健康和生活质量的影响。它报告了与医疗服务利用频率以及高血压的认识和治疗之间的显着相关性。然而，与高血压的实际控制、自我报告的健康或生活质量没有关联。该文件呼吁采取更加平衡和综合的方法为老年人提供社会保护。
This paper critically reviews evidence from low and middle income countries that pensions are associated with better health outcomes for older people. It draws on new, nationally representative survey data from South Africa to provide a systematic analysis of pension effects on health and quality of life. It reports significant associations with the frequency of health service utilisation, as well as with awareness and treatment of hypertension. There is, however, no association with actual control of hypertension, self-reported health or quality of life. The paper calls for a more balanced and integrated approach to social protection for older people.