Session 5: Aging in Developing Countries

Thursday, March 30 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM Santa Anita C Lobby Level

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Explaining Gender Differences in Functional Health and Mortality among Older Adults in Beijing  •  Toshiko Kaneda, Population Reference Bureau; Zachary Zimmer, Population Council; Xianghua Fang, Beijing Municipal Network for Health & Care of the Elderly; Zhe Tang, Beijing Municipal Network for Health & Care of the Elderly

2.	Relation of Birth Month and Elderly Health Status in Latin American and Caribbean Countries  •  Mary McEniry, University of Wisconsin at Madison; Alberto Palloni, University of Wisconsin at Madison; Ana Luisa Davila, University of Puerto Rico; Alberto Garcia, University of Puerto Rico

3.	Social Security and Couples' Joint Retirement Decisions in Brazil  •  Bernardo L. Queiroz, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

4.	The Sex and SES Paradox in Health Status and Mortality among Elderly Populations  •  Luis Rosero-Bixby, Universidad de Costa Rica; Xinia Fernandez, Universidad de Costa Rica; Ericka Mendez, Universidad de Costa Rica; Guido Pinto, University of Wisconsin at Madison

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