The Australian baby boomer population-factors influencing changes to health-related quality of life over time

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dc.contributor.authorBuckley, J.
dc.contributor.authorTucker, G.
dc.contributor.authorHugo, G.
dc.contributor.authorWittert, G.
dc.contributor.authorAdams, R.
dc.contributor.authorWilson, D.
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVES: Identify factors associated with changes to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in baby boomers. METHODS: Panel data were collected on baby boomers at two time points, 2000-2002 and 2004-2006. A fixed-effects model was used to identify associations between changes in the dependent variable (SF-36 summary scales) and changes in independent variables (health indicators/employment status). RESULTS: Mental health problems, being out of labor force, sedentary behavior, and severe lung disease were associated with deterioration in physical and mental HRQoL. Obesity was associated with deterioration in physical HRQoL whereas cardiovascular disease was associated with deterioration in mental HRQoL. Unemployment, full-time employment, and absence of lung disease symptoms were associated with improvements in physical and mental HRQoL. Discussion: If we are to maximize the future labor participation, and HRQoL, of this cohort, it will be necessary to reduce obesity and sedentary behavior and to further investigate the association between health and employment.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityJennifer Buckley, Graeme Tucker, Graeme Hugo, Gary Wittert, Robert J. Adams, and David H. Wilson
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Aging and Health, 2013; 25(1):29-55
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/0898264312464885
dc.identifier.issn0898-2643
dc.identifier.issn1552-6887
dc.identifier.orcidTucker, G. [0000-0003-2621-5942]
dc.identifier.orcidWittert, G. [0000-0001-6818-6065]
dc.identifier.orcidAdams, R. [0000-0002-7572-0796]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/78670
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSage Publications Inc
dc.rights© The Author(s) 2013
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/0898264312464885
dc.subjectactive life expectancy
dc.subjectepidemiology
dc.subjecthealth behaviors
dc.subjectwell-being
dc.titleThe Australian baby boomer population-factors influencing changes to health-related quality of life over time
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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