Mortality of older persons living alone: Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies

201582 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Tze Pin Ng · National University Health System

Aizhen Jin · Health Promotion Board

Liang Feng · National University Health System

Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt · National University Health System

Khuan Yew Chow · Health Promotion Board

Lei Feng · National University of Singapore

Ngan Phoon Fong

Abstract

Living alone was associated with increased mortality, independently of marital, health and other variables. The impact of living alone on mortality appeared to be stronger among men and those who were single, divorced or married.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Geriatrics

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 126-126

DOI: 10.1186/s12877-015-0128-7

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