Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

May 21, 2020

COVID-19 Worries and Behavior Changes in Older and Younger Men and Women

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  • An online survey conducted among younger (age 18-35) and older adults (age 65-81) in the US found older adults perceived a higher risk of COVID-19 compared to younger adults. Despite this, older men implemented the fewest behavior changes and were less worried about COVID-19 than the younger respondents. 

Barber and Kim. (May 19, 2020). COVID-19 Worries and Behavior Changes in Older and Younger Men and Women. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbaa068