September 14, 2025

"Can money buy health?" A study on the relationship between financial well-being, health, and gender among older Indians.

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Financial well-being significantly influences health among older adults, with distinct gender disparities evident.
Men report greater financial autonomy and better health outcomes, while women often lack pensions and insurance.
The analysis employs ordered logistic regression on nationally representative data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India.
Implementing gender-sensitive financial protection strategies is crucial for promoting healthy aging in low- and middle-income countries.

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Bivariate analysis reveals men enjoy better health and financial autonomy than women in India, suggesting critical gender inequalities.

Neha Narula (2025) studied this question.

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