Demographic and socioeconomic inequalities for self-rated health and happiness in elderly: The situation for Turkey regarding World Values Survey between 1990 and 2013

SRH and happiness of Turkish elderly bare demographic and socioeconomic inequalities. The inexistence of a partner, being a women, low-income level and major threats for it, like economic crisis, are important drivers for elderly health and happiness. To improve well-being of elderly, better social policies for income is essential and at economic crisis times, support policies should be prioritized for vulnerable groups, including elderly.