Do working conditions at older ages shape the health gradient?

TitleDo working conditions at older ages shape the health gradient?
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsSchmitz, LL
JournalJ Health Econ
Volume50
Pagination183-197
Date Published2016 12
ISSN Number1879-1646
KeywordsAged, Female, Health Status, Humans, Income, Male, Middle Aged, Occupations, Retirement, Workplace
Abstract

This study examines whether working conditions at the end of workers' careers impact health and contribute to health disparities across occupations. A dynamic panel correlated random effects model is used in conjunction with a rich data set that combines information from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), expert ratings of job demands from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), and mid-career earnings records from the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Master Earnings File (MEF). Results reveal a strong relationship between positive aspects of the psychosocial work environment and improved self-reported health status, blood pressure, and cognitive function. However, there is little evidence to suggest that working conditions shape observed health disparities between occupations in the years leading up to retirement.
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DOI10.1016/j.jhealeco.2016.10.002
User Guide Notes

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27814483?dopt=Abstract
Short TitleJournal of Health Economics
Alternate JournalJ Health Econ
Citation Key8824
PubMed ID27814483
PubMed Central IDPMC5127717
Grant ListP30 AG012846 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
T32 AG000221 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States