Predictors of Health Inequality of Elderly and One-Person Households 2010-2015

Abstract

This study utilized 6 - year data that integrated the 5th (2010-2012) and the 6th (2013-2015) data of National Health and Nutrition Survey data. The purpose of this study was to identify the relative health inequalities of the elderly and the single-person households, and to improve the quality of life by enhancing the subjective health status. This is a descriptive correlative survey using secondary data to identify. The analysis of the study was conducted by composite sample frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-test, and hierarchical regression analysis. In summary, the educational level, the household income, and the health inequality of the employment type of the elderly over 60 and the one - person household were the factors controlling the quality of life improvement (p<.001). In conclusion, the measures to alleviate the health inequalities should provide a way for the subjects to increase their participation in education and change their perceptions. Household income guarantees minimum living cost compared to household members, and I think that they need a policy to secure stable jobs and improve health level and quality of life.