Health Disparities in Nonreligious and Religious Older Adults in the United States: A Descriptive Epidemiology of 16 Common Chronic Conditions

In this paper, we compute prevalence estimates for nonreligious and religious people in relation to 16 common chronic conditions in contemporary American society. Using survey data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, we speak to current debates concerning potential relationship...

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Authors: Nowakowski, Alexandra (Author) ; Sumerau, J. E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2017]
In: Secularism and Nonreligion
Year: 2017, Volume: 6, Pages: 1-16
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Adult (50-75 Jahre) / Religiosity / Health / Unbeliever
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
KBQ North America
Further subjects:B (non)religion & Health
B Health Disparities
B Chronic Conditions
B Older Adults
B Descriptive Epidemiology
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