| Growing up or living in low socio-economic circumstances has negative consequences on various health outcomes. Less clear are the mechanisms by which socio-economic status (SES) affects health. The present study aims to seek more evidence for the role of psychosocial factors, as compared with material factors, on the relation between SES and health-related quality of life. To test the hypotheses, data of the longitudinal SMILE study from more than 5000 people aged 55 and older will be analysed. If the determinants of socio-economic health differences are clarified, it will be easier to intervene upon them in the near future. |
