Table 4.
Decomposition of gender inequality in disability by China and India, adults aged 50-79 years, SAGE Wave 1
| China (N = 11,694) | India (N = 6187) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (CI) | Mean (CI) | |
| Mean disability score women | 33.2 (32.8,33.6) | 49.0 (48.5,49.5) |
| Mean disability score men | 29.2 (28.8,29.6) | 43.1 (42.6,43.7) |
| Difference in mean disability | 3.96 (3.40,4.51) | 5.86 (5.16,6.56) |
| Difference that is explained by the determinants | 1.91 | 5.91 |
| Difference that is not explained by the determinants | 2.05 | −0.05 |
| Explained Contribution | Contribution | Contribution |
| Determinants | ||
| Age | −0.09 | −0.33*** |
| Marital status | 0.22*** | −0.22 |
| Education | 0.37*** | 1.38*** |
| Employment | 0.66*** | 4.37*** |
| Household wealth | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Residence | −0.17*** | −0.06** |
| Chronic conditions | 0.87*** | 0.7*** |
| Total Explained Contribution | 1.91*** | 5.91*** |
**p-value < 0.05 ***p-value < 0.01
CI 95% confidence interval