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2015

Cross-national differences in disability among elders: Transitions in disability in Mexico and the United States

Gerst-Emerson, K., Wong, R., Michaels-Obregon, A. & Palloni, A., 2015, In: Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 70, 5, p. 759-768 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

11 Scopus citations

2012

Challenges for Evaluating Cognitive Deterioration in Population Studies

Wong, R., Nov 2012.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2020

Associations between spousal caregiving and health among older adults in Mexico: A targeted estimation approach

Torres, J. M., Mitchell, U. A., Sofrygin, O., Rudolph, K. E., López-Ortega, M., Sharif, M. Z., Wong, R. & Glymour, M. M., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

Rural-Urban Differences in Health Services Utilization in the US-Mexico Border Region

Su, D., Pratt, W., Salinas, J., Wong, R. & Pagán, J. A., Mar 1 2013, In: Journal of Rural Health. 29, 2, p. 215-223 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

12 Scopus citations

2015

Introduction

Gutiérrez Robledo, L. M., Palloni, A., Téllez Rojo, M. M. & Wong, R., 2015, In: Salud publica de Mexico. 57, p. S2-S5

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

Open Access

2019

Having an Adult Child in the United States, Physical Functioning, and Unmet Needs for Care among Older Mexican Adults

Torres, J. M., Rudolph, K. E., Sofrygin, O., Wong, R., Walter, L. C. & Glymour, M. M., Jul 1 2019, In: Epidemiology. 30, 4, p. 553-560 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2013

Migration Selection, Protection, and Acculturation in Health: A Binational Perspective on Older Adults

Riosmena, F., Wong, R. & Palloni, A., Jun 2013, In: Demography. 50, 3, p. 1039-1064 26 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

128 Scopus citations

2020

US Migration status of adult children and cognitive decline among older parents who remain in Mexico

Torres, J. M., Sofrygin, O., Rudolph, K. E., Haan, M. N., Wong, R. & Maria Glymour, M., Aug 1 2020, In: American journal of epidemiology. 189, 8, p. 761-769 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

Trends in Positive BRCA Test Results Among Older Women in the United States, 2008-2018

Guo, F., Scholl, M., Fuchs, E. L., Wong, R., Kuo, Y. F. & Berenson, A. B., Nov 2 2020, In: JAMA network open. 3, 11, p. e2024358

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

2019

The effect of educational attainment on cognition of older adults: results from the Mexican Health and Aging Study 2001 and 2012

Díaz-Venegas, C., Samper-Ternent, R., Michaels-Obregón, A. & Wong, R., Nov 2 2019, In: Aging and Mental Health. 23, 11, p. 1586-1594 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

2 Scopus citations

2012

Recent Returns from the United States : Health, wellbeing and vulnerability of older adults

Riosmena, F., González-González, C. & Wong, R., 2012, In: Coyuntura Demográfica. 23, p. 1019-1026

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

Recovery from physical limitations among older Mexican adults

Díaz-Venegas, C. & Wong, R., Nov 1 2020, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 91, 104208.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2019

Chronic Comorbidities and Receipt of Breast Cancer Screening in United States and Foreign-Born Women: Data from the National Health Interview Survey

Cofie, L. E., Hirth, J. M., Berenson, A. B. & Wong, R., May 2019, In: Journal of Women's Health. 28, 5, p. 583-590 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2015

Mortality and its association with chronic and infectious diseases in Mexico: A panel data analysis of the elderly

González-González, C., Palloni, A. & Wong, R., 2015, In: Salud publica de Mexico. 57, p. S39-S45

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Scopus citations

2020

Health Care Expenditures and Utilization Among Older Mexican Adults

Avila, J. C., Kaul, S. & Wong, R., Jun 1 2020, In: Journal of aging and health. 32, 5-6, p. 269-277 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2019

Racial/Ethnic and Nativity Differences in Cognitive Life Expectancies among Older Adults in the United States

Garcia, M. A., Downer, B., Chiu, C. T., Saenz, J. L., Rote, S. & Wong, R., Mar 14 2019, In: Gerontologist. 59, 2, p. 281-289 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

17 Scopus citations

2013

Childhood Poverty and Depressive Symptoms for Older Adults in Mexico: A Life-Course Analysis

Torres, J. M. & Wong, R., Sep 2013, In: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology. 28, 3, p. 317-337 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

14 Scopus citations

2019

Chronic Respiratory Disease and Cognitive Impairment in Older Mexican Adults

Veeranki, S., Downer, B., Jupiter, D., Kuo, Y. F., Raji, M., Calhoun, W. & Wong, R., Nov 1 2019, In: Neurology India. 67, 6, p. 1539-1542 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

Migrant Health Vulnarability through the Migration Process

Salgado, N., Riosmena, F., Gonzalez-Block, M. A. & Wong, R., 2013, Binational Study of Migration and Health.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2015

A life course approach to mortality in Mexico

Saenz, J. L. & Wong, R., 2015, In: Salud publica de Mexico. 57, p. S46-S53

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

2020

The sequence of physical and cognitive impairment and the association with mortality among unimpaired older mexican adults

Downer, B., Milani, S. & Wong, R., 2020, In: Journals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 75, 7, p. 1386-1392 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

Depressive Symptoms Among Older Mexicans: The Role of Widowhood, Gender, and Social Integration

Monserud, M. A. & Wong, R., Nov 1 2015, In: Research on Aging. 37, 8, p. 856-886 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

12 Scopus citations

Introduction

Gutiérrez Robledo, L. M., Palloni, A., Téllez Rojo, M. M. & Wong, R., 2015, In: Salud Publica de Mexico. 57, p. S2-S5

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

Progression of aging in Mexico: The Mexican health and aging study (MHAS) 2012

Wong, R., Michaels-Obregón, A., Palloni, A., Gutiérrez-Robledo, L. M., González-González, C., López-Ortega, M., Téllez-Rojo, M. M. & Mendoza-Alvarado, L. R., 2015, In: Salud publica de Mexico. 57, p. S79-S89

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

19 Scopus citations

Introduction

Robledo, L. M. G., Palloni, A., Rojo, M. M. T. & Wong, R., 2015, In: Salud publica de Mexico. 57, p. S2-S5

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

Adult obesity, disease and longevity in Mexico

Palloni, A., Beltrán-Sánchez, H., Novak, B., Pinto, G. & Wong, R., 2015, In: Salud publica de Mexico. 57, p. S22-S30

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

13 Scopus citations

Costs of breast cancer care in Mexico: Analysis of two insurance coverage scenarios

González-Robledo, M. C., Wong, R., Ornelas, H. A. & Knaul, F. M., Oct 28 2015, In: ecancermedicalscience. 9, 587.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

5 Scopus citations

2019

Comparisons of the Association of Family and Social Factors With Functional Limitations Across the United States, Mexico, and South Korea: Findings From the HRS Family of Surveys

Hong, I., Pryor, L., Wong, R., Ottenbacher, K. J. & Reistetter, T. A., 2019, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of aging and health.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

The Mexican Cognitive Aging Ancillary Study (Mex-Cog): Study Design and Methods

Mejia-Arango, S., Nevarez, R., Michaels-Obregon, A., Trejo-Valdivia, B., Mendoza-Alvarado, L. R., Sosa-Ortiz, A. L., Martinez-Ruiz, A. & Wong, R., Nov 1 2020, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 91, 104210.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2013

Financing Health in Latin America, Volume 1: Household Spending and Impoverishment: Global Health Initiative

Knaul, F., Wong, R. & Arreola, H., 2013, Harvard University Press.

Research output: Book/Report › Book

2020

Quantifying Lifecourse Drivers of International Migration: A Cross-national Analysis of Mexico and the United States

Zeki Al Hazzouri, A., Zhang, L., Murchland, A. R., Grasset, L., Torres, J. M., Jones, R. N., Wong, R. & Glymour, M. M., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Epidemiology. p. 50-60 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

International Policies for Social Protection of Older Adults

Wong, R., Jul 15 2012.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2015

Impacto de la salud: Análisis longitudinal del empleo en edad media y avanzada en México

González-González, C. & Wong, R., 2015, In: Papeles de Poblacion. 20, 81, p. 89-120 32 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2012

BMI and transitions to disability among older adults in Mexico and the United States

Gerst, K. N., Michaels-Obregon, A. A. & Wong, R. A., Jan 1 2012, Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population. Springer US, p. 67-86 20 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter