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2016

The Effect of Undiagnosed Diabetes on the Association between Self-Reported Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment among Older Mexican Adults

Downer, B., Kumar, A., Mehta, H., Al Snih, S. & Wong, R., Nov 1 2016, In: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias. 31, 7, p. 564-569 6 p.

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

3 Scopus citations

The progression of disability among older adults in Mexico

Díaz-Venegas, C., Reistetter, T. A., Wang, C. Y. & Wong, R., Sep 24 2016, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 38, 20, p. 2016-2027 12 p.

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

7 Scopus citations

Trajectories of limitations in activities of daily living among older adults in Mexico, 2001-2012

Díaz-Venegas, C. & Wong, R., Jul 1 2016, In: Disability and Health Journal. 9, 3, p. 524-532 9 p.

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

8 Scopus citations

2014

Does the Hispanic Paradox in U.S. Adult Mortality Extend to Disability?

Hayward, M. D., Hummer, R. A., Chiu, C. T., González-González, C. & Wong, R., Jan 2014, In: Population Research and Policy Review. 33, 1, p. 81-96 16 p.

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

67 Scopus citations

Modeling old-age wealth with endogenous early-life outcomes: The case of Mexico

DeGraff, D. S. & Wong, R., Apr 2014, In: Journal of the Economics of Ageing. 3, p. 58-70 13 p.

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

3 Scopus citations

Mortality inequality among older adults in Mexico: The combined role of infectious and chronic diseases

González-González, C., Samper-Ternent, R., Wong, R. & Palloni, A., Feb 2014, In: Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica/Pan American Journal of Public Health. 35, 2, p. 89-95 7 p.

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

6 Scopus citations

Population Aging in Mexico: Un Balance del Cambio Demográfico

Wong, R., Gonzalez, C. & Lopez-Ortega, M., 2014, Los Mexicanos: Un Balance del Cambio Demográfico. Rabell, C. (ed.). Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Economica

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

Prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia among elderly in Brazil: Findings from the sabe study

Alexandre, T. D. S., Duarte, Y. A. D. O., Santos, J. L. F., Wong, R. & Lebrão, M. L., Mar 2014, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 18, 3, p. 284-290 7 p.

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

71 Scopus citations

Prevalence and factors associated with frailty among Peruvian older adults

Runzer-Colmenares, F. M., Samper-Ternent, R., Al Snih, S., Ottenbacher, K. J., Parodi, J. F. & Wong, R., Jan 2014, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 58, 1, p. 69-73 5 p.

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

37 Scopus citations

Sarcopenia according to the European working group on Sarcopenia in older people (EWGSOP) versus dynapenia as a risk factor for disability in the elderly

Da Silva Alexandre, T., De Oliveira Duarte, Y. A., Ferreira Santos, J. L., Wong, R. & Lebrão, M. L., May 2014, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 18, 5, p. 547-553 7 p.

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

66 Scopus citations

Sarcopenia according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) versus dynapenia as a risk factor for mortality in the elderly

Alexandre, T. D. S., Duarte, Y. A. D. O., Santos, J. L. F., Wong, R. & Lebrão, M. L., 2014, In: The journal of nutrition, health & aging. 18, 8, p. 751-756 6 p.

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

Sarcopenia according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) versus dynapenia as a risk factor for mortality in the elderly

Alexandre, T. D. S., Duarte, Y. A. D. O., Santos, J. L. F., Wong, R. & Lebrao, M. L., Nov 18 2014, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 18, 8, p. 751-756 6 p.

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

65 Scopus citations

Uninsurance, underinsurance, and health care utilization in Mexico by US border residents

Su, D., Pratt, W., Stimpson, J. P., Wong, R. & Pagán, J. A., Aug 2014, In: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 16, 4, p. 607-612 6 p.

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

12 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

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

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

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

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

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