Findings reveal disparities in functional aging among U.S. Latinos, suggesting the need for informed interventions.
These findings reveal deep inequities in functional aging that emerge well before old age. Dual functionality offers a culturally grounded and policy-relevant metric for assessing aging equity. The persistent disadvantage among Puerto Ricans-particularly island-born-signals the enduring impact of structural inequality. Addressing these disparities requires life-course informed interventions that prioritize functional health, autonomy, and dignity in aging.
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