Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2006
Abstract
This working paper examines the distribution of household wealth and tests whether associations exist between wealth inequality and health outcomes among older adults living in one of the world’s poorest regions, rural Cambodia. Results confirm difficult economic conditions among most elderly in rural Cambodia. This study suggests there is some validity to generalizing the relationship between wealth inequality and health to extremely poor populations and that a very small difference in wealth makes a relatively large difference in regard to the association with health among those living in impoverished surroundings.
DOI
10.31899/pgy2.1032
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Zimmer, Zachary. 2006. "Poverty, wealth inequality, and health among older adults in rural Cambodia," Policy Research Division Working Paper no. 217. New York: Population Council.
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