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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Fernandez Martinez, Beatriz author Prieto-Flores, Maria Eugenia author Forjaz, Maria João author Fernandez-Mayoralas, Gloria author Rojo-Perez, Fermina author Martínez-Martín, Pablo author 2012-04 OBJECTIVE: To assess regional and sociodemographic differences in self-perceived health status among older adults. METHODS: A face-to-face quality of life survey was conducted in a representative sample of the Spanish population comprising 1,106 non-institutionalized elderly aged 60 or more in 2008. Logistic regression models were used to explain self-perceived health status according to the EuroQol Group Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS). Independent variables included sociodemographic and health characteristics as well as the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics level 1 (NUTS1: group of autonomous regions) and level 2 (NUTS 2: autonomous regions). RESULTS: Younger and better off respondents were more likely to have a positive self-perceived health status. Having no chronic conditions, independence in performing daily living activities and lower level of depression were also associated with positive self-perceived health status. People living in the south of Spain showed a more negative self-perceived health status than those living in other regions. CONCLUSION: The study results point to health inequality among Spanish older adults of lower socioeconomic condition and living in the south of Spain. The analysis by geographic units allows for international cross-regional comparisons. Rev Saude Publica;46(2):310-9. 10.1590/S0034-89102012000200013 1518-8787 Revista de saude publica 22437859 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12105/5885 Self-perceived health status in older adults: regional and sociodemographic inequalities in Spain