Table 4 Decomposition of gender inequality in disability by China and India, adults aged 50-79 years, SAGE Wave 1

Mean disability score women

33.2 (32.8,33.6)

49.0 (48.5,49.5)

Mean disability score men

29.2 (28.8,29.6)

43.1 (42.6,43.7)

Difference in mean disability

3.96 (3.40,4.51)

5.86 (5.16,6.56)

Difference that is explained by the determinants

1.91

5.91

Difference that is not explained by the determinants

2.05

−0.05

Explained Contribution

Contribution

Contribution

 Age

−0.09

−0.33***

 Marital status

0.22***

−0.22

 Education

0.37***

1.38***

 Employment

0.66***

4.37***

 Household wealth

0.05

0.03

 Residence

−0.17***

−0.06**

 Chronic conditions

0.87***

0.7***

Total Explained Contribution

1.91***

5.91***