Papers by Alvin Choondiyanil
Journal of Geriatric Care and Research, 2024
Background: The United Kingdom’s elderly population is projected to rise from 18% in 2023 to over... more Background: The United Kingdom’s elderly population is projected to rise from 18% in 2023 to over 25% by 2050. Wealth inequality is growing, with the wealthiest 10% owning 57% of wealth while the poorest 50% have less than 5%.
Aims: This narrative review examines the relationship and factors affecting wealth inequality and health outcomes in UK individuals over 65 years of age.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search from electronic databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar, with reports by independent charities and foundations, was conducted involving key search terms of “elderly”, “older adults”, “wealth inequality”, “health outcomes” and “UK”.
Results: The review identifies a wealth-health gradient, where poorer individuals report worse health. Contributing factors include less healthcare access for the poorest elderly despite greater needs, better social connections, and less loneliness for wealthier individuals leading to better health, and lower physical health activity among the poorest correlating with poor physical health measures.
Conclusion: Public health interventions, policies, and research should address these wealth-based health disparities and promote health ageing.
2024 11(2) PrePub by Alvin Choondiyanil
Background: The United Kingdom's elderly population is projected to rise from 18% in 2023 to over... more Background: The United Kingdom's elderly population is projected to rise from 18% in 2023 to over 25% by 2050. Wealth inequality is growing, with the wealthiest 10% owning 57% of wealth while the poorest 50% have less than 5%. Aims: This narrative review examines the relationship and factors affecting wealth inequality and health outcomes in UK individuals over 65 years of age. Methods: A comprehensive literature search from electronic databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar, with reports by independent charities and foundations, was conducted involving key search terms of "elderly", "older adults", "wealth inequality", "health outcomes" and "UK". Results: The review identifies a wealth-health gradient, where poorer individuals report worse health. Contributing factors include less healthcare access for the poorest elderly despite greater needs, better social connections, and less loneliness for wealthier individuals leading to better health, and lower physical health activity among the poorest correlating with poor physical health measures. Conclusion: Public health interventions, policies, and research should address these wealth-based health disparities and promote health ageing.
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Papers by Alvin Choondiyanil
Aims: This narrative review examines the relationship and factors affecting wealth inequality and health outcomes in UK individuals over 65 years of age.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search from electronic databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar, with reports by independent charities and foundations, was conducted involving key search terms of “elderly”, “older adults”, “wealth inequality”, “health outcomes” and “UK”.
Results: The review identifies a wealth-health gradient, where poorer individuals report worse health. Contributing factors include less healthcare access for the poorest elderly despite greater needs, better social connections, and less loneliness for wealthier individuals leading to better health, and lower physical health activity among the poorest correlating with poor physical health measures.
Conclusion: Public health interventions, policies, and research should address these wealth-based health disparities and promote health ageing.
2024 11(2) PrePub by Alvin Choondiyanil
Aims: This narrative review examines the relationship and factors affecting wealth inequality and health outcomes in UK individuals over 65 years of age.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search from electronic databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar, with reports by independent charities and foundations, was conducted involving key search terms of “elderly”, “older adults”, “wealth inequality”, “health outcomes” and “UK”.
Results: The review identifies a wealth-health gradient, where poorer individuals report worse health. Contributing factors include less healthcare access for the poorest elderly despite greater needs, better social connections, and less loneliness for wealthier individuals leading to better health, and lower physical health activity among the poorest correlating with poor physical health measures.
Conclusion: Public health interventions, policies, and research should address these wealth-based health disparities and promote health ageing.