Disparity in disability between native-born non-Hispanic white and foreign-born Asian older adults in the United States: Effects of educational attainment and age at immigration

► This study compares disability of native-born non-Hispanic white and foreign-born Asian older adults in the US. ► Education protects Asians less than whites. ► Early immigration is beneficial to Asian. ► Less educated Asians are more likely to benefit from early immigration. ► It is concluded that education has differential effects not only two racial groups but also on the foreign-born Asian group depending on age at immigration.