The aim of this study was to investigate the link between self-reported health (SRH) and
mortality in older adults. In total, 505 studies were found in PubMed and Scopus, of which 26 …

Abstract Self-rated health (SRH)—for example,“in general would you say your health is
excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?”—is the most widely used measure of health across …

Self-rated health (SRH) is a simple, easy to administer measure of general health. It is a
valid and reliable measure among those without cognitive impairment. Initially, it replaced …

Self-assessed general health (SAH) is one of the most frequently employed health
measures in social science research. Its generic nature means it captures elements of health …

Differences in health between racial groups in the United States are significant and
persistent. Many studies have documented these differences as a result of a variety of …

Background Mortality rates across the UK stopped improving in the early 2010s, largely
attributable to UK Government's 'austerity'policies. Such policies are thought to …

Previous studies indicate that natural and built environment factors significantly influence
health outcomes in older adults. However, most cross-sectional studies exploring the impact …

This paper explores which demographic characteristics substantially bias self-reported
physical and cognitive health status of older Europeans. The analysis utilises micro-data for …

Background Socioeconomic inequalities are associated with oral health status, either
subjectively (self-rated oral health) or objectively (clinically-diagnosed dental diseases). The …

Background The general self-rated health (SRH) question is the most common health
measure employed in large population surveys. This study contributes to research on the …