EDUCATION DETERMINES HEALTH AND FUNCTIONING AMONG THE OLDEST OLD IN NORDIC COUNTRIES

Socioeconomic health inequality is a global phenomenon and the Nordic countries, known for their generous welfare systems, are no exceptions. However, less is known about the health inequalities in very old age. This study examines self-rated health (SRH), mobility and activities of daily living (ADL) according to level of education in three oldest old age groups 75–84, 85–94, and 95+, in four Nordic countries. Altogether, 6,204 individuals from...