Alcañiz, ManuelaRiera i Prunera, Maria CarmeSolé i Auró, Aïda2019-10-152019-10-152019https://hdl.handle.net/2445/142327Despite its relevance, the effect of rurality/territory on the emotional well-being of the elderly population has not been analyzed in depth. This work examines the influence of fixed and modifiable risk factors on emotional well-being at older ages with a special attention on the level of rurality in the environment. A population-based sample of 2,621 individuals aged 65-plus from Catalonia (Spain) is used. Cross-sectional data from 2015 to 2017 were provided by an official face-to-face survey. Based on a logistic regression, our results indicate that residing in a densely populated urban area reduces mental well-being in the elderly. More factors were found to be related to emotional well-being, especially those referred to functional limitations, social support and health burden. Health officials have to ensure that people enjoy a good quality of life during their last years of life.24 p.application/pdfengcc-by-nc-nd, (c) Alcañiz et al., 2019http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/LongevitatMedi ruralEnvelliment de la poblacióQualitat de vidaLongevityRural environmentPopulation agingQuality of lifeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/workingPaperinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess