Ethnic Differences in Functional Limitations by Age Across the Adult Life Course

Background Despite compelling evidence from the United States of ethnic inequalities in physical functioning and ethnic differences in risk factors for poor physical functioning, very little is known about ethnic differences in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, the life stage at which these ethnic differentials are first observed has not been examined. Methods Using cross-sectional data from Wave 1 of the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS),...