Unemployment and Mortality in France, 1982-2002

Thomas Buchmueller (), Michel Grignon () and Florence Jusot

No 2007-04, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis Working Paper Series from Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

Abstract: This study uses aggregate panel data on 96 French départements for the period from 1982 to 2002 to investigate the relationship between macroeconomic conditions and mortality, controlling for local area and time fixed effects. Consistent with research using data from other countries, we find that increases in the local unemployment rates are associated with significant reductions in mortality. Models of mortality by source indicate that the negative relationship between unemployment and mortality is strongest for deaths due to cardiovascular disease and accidents. A finding that mortality among the elderly fluctuates with the unemployment rate suggests the possible importance of externalities associated with economic upturns.

Keywords: unemployment; macroeconomic conditions; mortality; health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E32 I12 J2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 36 pages
Date: 2007
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