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of CVD were identified and risk analysis was done by Cox proportional hazards model. Results For all CVD mortality in men were significantly increased for weight loss more than 10 kg with the HR 1.52. Weight gain didn't predict increased risk in our study. In women, U-shaped association was found while the HRs were 1.64 and 1.35 for those with 10 kg weight loss and weight gain, respectively. The risks for coronary and stroke mortality were also increased for women who lost their weight with the HRs 2.03 and 1.49. The risk trends were similar in subgroup analysis of elderly, non-smokers and early death deletion. Conclusion Weight loss since early adulthood was a predictor of death from CVD. Weight gain more than 10 kg was associated with increased risk of CVD mortality among women. Introduction Measuring appropriate socioeconomic positions (SEP) to capture health inequality among older women has always been a challenging issue. This study sought to explore mixed methods, applicable for measuring the health disparity of Korean women. Methods We followed a sequential explanatory design, in which two data collection methods -qualitative and quantitative were employed to understand and identify appropriate ways to measure SEPs of older Korean women. In the multi-methods analysis stage, we used a concurrent triangulation design strategy and illustrated the major findings, according to 'corroboration', 'elaboration', and 'initiation' steps. Results Most elder women reported their health to be relatively poorer in both quan/qual data, regardless of physician's report or diagnosis. Stress related mental problems were also found to be a major precursor to poorer physical health in these women. According to the findings, low education, financial problems, physically demanding work experience, and lack of social support resulted in poorer health. This was further supplemented by insightful explanations through in-depth interview. We further found cultural specific reasons behind this phenomenon particularly in regards to the education of and occupations of Korean women. They were often found to have been deprived of educational opportunities regardless of familial affluence. The educational levels of their male siblings, rather than their own, may better reflect the familial economic condition in the childhood of these Korean older women. Conclusions The mixed methods, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, could go some way towards explaining the health disparity in Korean older women. P1-115