Algunas desigualdades en el envejecer de los ancianos españoles de los años noventa

Abstract

There is not a satisfactory definition of aging as an universal and irreversible process. Real or
observable aging is identificated from his conventional correlates (physical, psychic and social
deterioration). Utilizing spanish survey data, we support the hypothesis that the relatively poor
people (because their educational and economical status) tend to suffer a worse and quicker
process of aging. Most of them reach higher levels of disability, social isolation and psychological
discomfort. They make poor, and really make old, in relation to those who have a better social
position.