The Health Effects of Retirement

Peter Eibich

No 48, DIW Roundup: Politik im Fokus from DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research

Abstract: Retirement leads to changes in daily life that may affect health positively or negatively. Existing empirical evidence is inconclusive: While a few studies identify negative health effects, the majority of studies find no or positive effects of retirement on health. The mechanisms behind these effects remain unclear, as is the question of which parts of the population benefit most from retirement. Recent studies indicate that retirees use their increased leisure time for healthier behavior.

Pages: 4 p.
Date: 2014
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