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Social class mortality differentials: artefact, selection or life circumstances?

A J Fox, P O Goldblatt, D R Jones

    Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Social class significantly impacts mortality risk in men. This study found that health-related mobility does not explain these mortality differences, even in older age groups.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Social Medicine
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Social class has long been associated with variations in mortality rates.
    • Previous studies suggested health-related mobility might explain these differentials.
    • The OPCS Longitudinal Study provides a valuable dataset for investigating these associations over time.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze mortality differentials by social class using 10 years of follow-up data.
    • To critically evaluate explanations for social class mortality gradients.
    • To assess the impact of health-related mobility on mortality differences.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from the Office of Population, Censuses and Surveys (OPCS) Longitudinal Study.
    • Linked mortality data (1976-81) to social class recorded in the 1971 census.
    • Analyzed mortality gradients across different age groups and social classes.

    Main Results:

    • Mortality differentials by social class for men aged 15-64 were consistent with previous findings, suggesting minimal bias.
    • Health-related mobility distortions diminished after five years of follow-up.
    • Sharp mortality gradients persisted in men over 75, similar to younger age groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Social class remains a significant determinant of mortality in men.
    • Health-related mobility does not appear to be a primary driver of social class mortality differentials, particularly in older men.
    • Findings support the validity of previously reported social class mortality gradients.

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